---
title: "UKRI-5526 Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc64"
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# UKRI-5526 Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc64

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UKRI-5526 Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. This procurement pertains to the "goods" category, specifically focusing on measuring instruments. The process reached the award stage on 23rd December 2025, concluding with the signing of the contract on 11th December 2025. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold - without competition, which highlights that it did not involve an open tender. The contract is set to be active from 12th December 2025 to 20th March 2026, valued at £28,562.57 GBP gross.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of high-precision scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in measuring instruments. Large companies like Linkam Scientific Instruments Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, would find such direct procurement processes advantageous due to their capability and resources to fulfil specialised and technical requirements seamlessly. Companies aiming to expand their reach into government contracts, especially those categorised under central government procurement, could leverage this type of tender to enhance their business portfolios.

## Notice

Supply of Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry Set

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085775-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2025 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,802 |

## 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 | LINKAM SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085775-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085775-2025
  23rd 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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