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title: "UKRI-5457 Virsa Spectrometer for STFC Central Laser Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f04b"
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published: "2025-12-08"
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# UKRI-5457 Virsa Spectrometer for STFC Central Laser Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f04b

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of specialized equipment, specifically a Virsa Spectrometer, for its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Central Laser Facility. The award, completed on 19th November 2025, was conducted through a direct procurement method due to the contract being below the statutory threshold, eliminating the need for competition. The contract, valued at £113,829.20, covers the period from 20th November 2025 to 31st March 2026. The main industry category for this procurement falls under 'goods' with specific reference to 'spectrometers', and delivery is to be made within the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in the supply of advanced scientific instruments, particularly those already active in or capable of entering government contracts focused on high-precision laser and spectroscopy technologies. Companies like Renishaw UK Sales Ltd, which have been successful in this tender, demonstrate that firms with expertise in manufacturing or distributing spectrometers—particularly large-scale operations—are well-suited to compete in such contracts. This contract underscores the potential for growth within the public sector when supplying niche, precision-engineered scientific equipment.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of specialized spectrometers for the STFC Central Laser Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080406-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,829 |

## 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 | RENISHAW UK SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080406-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080406-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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