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title: "CSP25639 - FTIR Spectometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25639 - FTIR Spectometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef3a

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## Summary

The contract awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) concerns the supply of an FTIR Spectometer with a detector and fibre, aligning with the industry's laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The contracting process, handled through a limited competition procurement method, reached the award stage on 5th December 2025. The primary procurement activity is situated in Swindon, UK, indicating a focus on central government authorities. Although initiated within 2025, the contract period commences on 4th March 2026, with an expected completion by the end of the same month, making it a succinct delivery timeframe.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers of specialised laboratory optical equipment, particularly those capable of delivering precision instruments. The awarded supplier, Arcoptix SA, highlights the competitive landscape for SMEs in niche technology fields. Businesses with experience in providing laboratory equipment and possessing the capability to manufacture or supply high-precision optical instruments can find this sector lucrative, offering avenues to engage with entities like UKRI for future procurement activities.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of FTIR Spectometer with detector and fibre to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079954-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,700 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | ARCOPTIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 07:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079954-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079954-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arcoptix.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

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