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title: "CSP25681 - Camera for spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f656"
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# CSP25681 - Camera for spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f656

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by UK Research and Innovation involves the procurement of a camera for a spectrometer, with the process concluded under a direct procurement method due to limited competition based on technical grounds. The buying organisation, UK Research and Innovation, located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, contracted Andor Technology Ltd. from Belfast for supplying the camera. This procurement falls under the goods category within the public authority central government industry, with delivery set in the United Kingdom. The contract is active from 18th December 2025 to 12th February 2026, carrying a total gross value of £23,594.40 GBP. The tender process was not open for competition, hence focusing on a specific supplier deemed technically suitable, and the legal basis is aligned with UK legislation as of the year 2023.

For businesses looking to engage in similar opportunities, this procurement exemplifies a scenario where specific technical expertise and niche capabilities can provide a competitive edge in securing contracts despite the absence of open competition. Large-scale technology companies specialising in innovative camera technologies and spectrometer components may find similar future procurements beneficial for growth, particularly within the sphere of nuanced scientific research support. Organisations capable of offering unique technological solutions aligned with precise requirements will be well-suited to compete in direct procurement processes like this, especially those with established profiles in technical procurement for governmental and scientific applications.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for a camera for spectrometer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083187-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,662 |

## 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083187-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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