---
title: "UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a3da"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-29"
---

# UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a3da

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the contract under the title "UKRI-5204 Turbine optical wire test and test unit." This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically gas-testing kits, and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. It has reached the award stage, with the contract active from 29th August 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold, and without competition. The contract was awarded to Air Liquide Advanced Technologies for the gross amount of £47,685, signed on 28th August 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of testing equipment, particularly within the optical and gas-testing domains. Large-scale enterprises with capabilities in advanced technology solutions related to turbine testing will find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The absence of competition in the procurement process suggests that having a strong reputation and established relations with central government agencies like UKRI could be advantageous for businesses aiming to secure similar future contracts.

## Notice

Turbine optical wire test and test unit to determine suitability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060434-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £47,685 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | AIR LIQUIDE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38545000 - Gas-testing kits

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2025 at 10:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060434-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060434-2025
  29th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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