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title: "UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d615"
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# UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d615

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a theodolite equipped with an auto-collimating function, under the title "UKRI 5306 - Theodolite for Optical Metrology." This procurement falls under the specialist optical instruments category and has been awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, a large business located in Telford. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, and all processes were completed with the contract being signed on 8th October 2025. The contract commenced on 9th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 2nd January 2026, with a gross contract value of £69,747.48.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision and optical metrology equipment. Companies capable of producing specialist optical instruments are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, especially those able to meet niche technical requirements like the auto-collimating function. For businesses in this sector, participating in public procurement contracts, especially those offered by central government bodies like UKRI, can enhance their portfolio and increase market visibility, thereby driving growth and expansion in the public sector. The absence of a competitive bidding process highlights the importance of maintaining a strong direct relationship with public procurement buyers.

## Notice

A specialist theodolite type in that it includes auto-collimating function.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069315-2025 |
| 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 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 2 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,122 |

## 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 | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2025 at 12:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069315-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069315-2025
  29th 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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