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title: "UKRI-5289 LDIR Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc54"
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# UKRI-5289 LDIR Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc54

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is handling the procurement titled "UKRI-5289 LDIR Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science". The procurement aims to supply an automated imaging infrared analyser for the characterisation of microplastics. The process is at the tender stage, with the final submission deadline set for 19th November 2025. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £254,000 (gross £304,800). The contract is expected to commence on 22nd December 2025 and finish by 31st March 2026. Potential suppliers must adhere to an open procurement method to access the opportunity.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment supply, especially those with expertise in environmental science applications. Firms equipped to develop complex imaging and spectroscopy solutions could benefit significantly from this contract. Open to many businesses, the tender assesses proposals using criteria centred around price and quality, including technical solutions and social value contributions. It offers a platform for companies to expand their market presence by collaborating on an influential research initiative. Businesses that excel in innovation, quality and customer service regarding aftercare and maintenance will likely find this tender a valuable opportunity for growth.

## Notice

Supply of an automated imaging infrared analyser for the rapid and accurate characterisation of microplastics and degraded microplastics isolated from groundwater's, river waters marine sediments, urban soils.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069665-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,000 |
| Lots value | £254,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 11:11 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069665-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 13:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065208-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069665-2025
  30th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065208-2025
  14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000008NzMLMA0&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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