---
title: "UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d43e"
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published: "2025-10-27"
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# UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d43e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation, focuses on the acquisition titled "UKRI-5203 Replacement EDX for SEM" within the emission measurement equipment category. Based in Swindon, the organisation is operating under the sub-central government authority. The procurement process has moved through the award and contract stages, concluding with the signing of contracts on 13th October 2025. The contract, valued at £71,950 excluding VAT, commenced on 14th October 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026. The procurement method utilised was direct and conducted below the threshold, without competition, culminating in an award to Bruker UK Ltd.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in precision scientific instruments or those capable of providing advanced analytical equipment. As it involves supplying compatible upgrades for existing systems, firms with expertise in integration and compatibility of scientific machinery would be well-suited to engage in such procurements. The direct award presents a chance for businesses already equipped with tailored solutions or existing partnerships with governmental research bodies to extend their market footprint efficiently.

## Notice

Replacement upgrade detectors on Zeiss Sigma SEM:- Bruker XFlash 7 60mm2 126eV EDS detectors.Fully compatible with Zeiss's SmartSEM (v7. 01, SP3). Includes ESPRIT LiveMAP, Project reporting functions, 2 off-ine licences, Removal Gen6 EDS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068569-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| 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

- 38433200 - Emission measurement equipment

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068569-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068569-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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