---
title: "CSP25405 - INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a39b"
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published: "2025-09-26"
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# CSP25405 - INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a39b

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation along with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, involves the acquisition of an INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer. This contract falls under the industry category of spectrometers and is pertinent for businesses in the field of aerospace and analytical equipment. The procurement location is Swindon, United Kingdom, and the process has reached the 'Award' stage as of 26th September 2025. This limited competition procurement, conducted under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, has been awarded to Bruker UK Ltd with the contract active from 25th September 2025 to 10th November 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying high-precision analytical instruments. SMEs such as Bruker UK Ltd, with expertise in spectrometers, are particularly well-suited to compete in this domain, especially when continuity with existing software and low operational costs are sought by the buyer. Being part of this supply chain can help businesses establish or strengthen their foothold within the aerospace sector, supporting critical systems for contamination control and investigative processes.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement INVENIO-S Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer represents the best value among three independently sourced quotations. It ensures continuity with existing software systems, minimizing training requirements and reducing operational costs. Designed for high sensitivity, the Invenio addresses the demanding analytical challenges faced by RAL Space. Its acquisition will support the development of critical measurement systems essential for aerospace contamination control and investigative processes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,418 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060316-2025
  26th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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