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title: "UKRI 5491 - 3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers & 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ee0b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# UKRI 5491 - 3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers & 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ee0b

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## Summary

The procurement process for UKRI 5491 involved the acquisition of three Wasatch XL series spectrometers and one portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy at 830 nm, aimed at UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). This contract falls under the industry category of optical laboratory equipment and is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The process has reached the award stage and is now complete, with the contract signed on 2 December 2025. The procurement was done through a direct method owing to its classification as below threshold, thus carried out without competition. The contract period extends from 3 December 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £73,968.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment industry, particularly those equipped to supply high-resolution spectroscopy units. Large companies such as Pro-Lite Technology Ltd have found success in this contract, hinting that firms with robust capabilities in specialised laboratory equipment can effectively meet the needs of public authorities like UKRI. Suppliers with experience in laboratory instrumentation, especially those offering innovative solutions in spectroscopy, would be well-suited for similar procurement opportunities that foster growth and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

3 unit Wasatch XL series spectrometers and 1 portable X unit for Raman spectroscopy at 830 nm. High resolution and low F/number spectrometer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079386-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,968 |

## 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 | PRO-LITE TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079386-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079386-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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