---
title: "UKRI-5468 New Metrology Equipment for the Production Group"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea84"
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published: "2025-11-27"
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# UKRI-5468 New Metrology Equipment for the Production Group

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea84

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concluded with the awarding of a contract to Faro Technologies UK Ltd for providing new metrology equipment for the production group at RAL Space. This contract falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on measuring instruments. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract being active from 28th November 2025 to 22nd January 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited competition,' being below the threshold, and was governed under UKPGA legal guidelines. This process, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, highlights UKRI's ongoing role as a central government public authority supporting technology advancements.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying advanced measuring instruments, particularly those with capabilities aligned to aerospace or research applications. Companies like Faro Technologies, with expertise in high-precision equipment, are well-suited to compete due to the technical specifications and specialised nature of the goods required. Such contracts foster business growth by providing a platform for showcasing innovation and expertise, potentially leading to future collaborations within the research and innovation sectors. Additionally, involvement in such public tenders enhances visibility and credibility in the competitive marketplace.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide new metrology equipment for the production group at RAL Space.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077846-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 22 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,369 |

## 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 | FARO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 16:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077846-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077846-2025
  27th November 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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