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title: "UKRI 5466 - Dual grating monochromators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ec31"
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# UKRI 5466 - Dual grating monochromators

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ec31

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## Summary

The recent procurement by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of dual grating monochromators for their FLS1000 spectrometer, marked under tender ID UKRI 5466. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a public authority operating under central government jurisdiction. This tender falls under the category of "checking and testing apparatus" in the goods industry and was awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, indicating it was below the threshold. The procurement process is complete, with the contract being active from 2nd December 2025 to 30th March 2026. The contract was signed on 1st December 2025, and Edinburgh Instruments Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Livingston, UK, was awarded the contract.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits businesses that specialise in scientific equipment and apparatus provision, particularly for research and testing applications. Large companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying high-precision spectrometry and monochromator equipment would find this contract particularly lucrative for expansion. The direct procurement approach used here, due to it being below the threshold, suggests that established suppliers with a strong track record in similar apparatus manufacture, especially those familiar with the specifications required by UKRI, would have a significant advantage. This contract presents a robust opportunity for firms aiming to establish or expand their foothold in the public sector scientific instrumentation market.

## Notice

Double monochromator gratings for both the excitation and emission paths in the FLS1000 spectrometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078594-2025 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,503 |

## 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 | EDINBURGH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078594-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078594-2025
  1st December 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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