---
title: "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d064"
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# UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d064

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for a service contract concerning two Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments. This contract, titled "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract," falls under the services category with a focus on laboratory services. The procurement was conducted directly without competition due to its below-threshold value. The contracting stage is complete as of October 2025, with the contract signed on 3rd October 2025. The service period is scheduled to commence on 27th November 2025 and conclude on 26th November 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses experienced in providing laboratory services. Rigaku Europe SE, a large-scale supplier headquartered in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, has been selected to fulfil the requirements, highlighting the opportunities for international companies with the capability to maintain and service sophisticated equipment. Knowledgeable suppliers in the maintenance of XRD instruments or similar technologies may find similar future contracts advantageous for expanding their portfolio and establishing stronger collaborations with government entities like UKRI.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide a service contract for two Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066966-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,033 |

## 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 | RIGAKU EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 08:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066966-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066966-2025
  21st October 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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