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title: "Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d8aa"
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published: "2026-04-02"
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# Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d8aa

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for 'Infrared (IR) Chemical Imaging and Spectroscopy for Environmental Geo Science' has reached the contract termination stage as of 2 April 2026. The project, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, was initiated through an open tender procedure and aimed to provide advanced laboratory equipment for environmental studies, particularly focusing on analysing microplastics. The implementation period concluded on 31 March 2026 with a contract valued at £253,916.51. Originally awarded to Bruker UK Ltd, the contract has been terminated upon completion. The industry category falls under laboratory and optical equipment with specifications relevant to central government public authorities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in producing and supplying laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those focused on environmental sciences. It creates pathways for tech-driven companies eager to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts and to establish strong connections with governmental bodies like UKRI. Large and innovative enterprises adept in handling environmental analytics via scientific equipment would be well-positioned to compete effectively, enhancing their visibility and credibility in the scientific community. The rigorous procurement method underlines an emphasis on open procedures, ensuring competitive bidding and scope for business growth for those meeting high technical and quality standards.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: None

Renewal: UKRI may extend this Contract for a period of up to two weeks by giving not less than one weeks' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The terms and conditions of this Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030814-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £254,000 |
| Lots value | £254,000 |
| Awards value | £253,916 |
| Contracts value | £253,916 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 11:04 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030814-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 10:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2026
- 10 Dec 2025 at 16:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081678-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 10:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070345-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030814-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081678-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070345-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend_
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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