---
title: "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d065"
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published: "2025-10-21"
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# UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d065

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement title is "UKRI-5297 Rigaku Smartlab 1 & Smartlab 2 Service Contract," focusing on laboratory services in the services industry category. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being signed on 3rd October 2025. The service contract with Rigaku Europe SE, located in Neu-Isenburg, Germany, will run from 27th November 2025 to 26th November 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specializing in laboratory services. Businesses with the capacity to service high-tech devices like the Rigaku Smartlab XRD instruments would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders involving scientific research equipment. The procurement favoured direct engagement, indicating opportunities for businesses to form relationships with public authorities such as UKRI for future collaborations. Rigaku Europe SE, a large-scale supplier, successfully secured this contract, highlighting that larger firms with robust capabilities in equipment servicing might have a competitive edge in such procurements.

## 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/066967-2025 |
| 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 08:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066967-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066967-2025
  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/

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