---
title: "UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604c9"
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published: "2026-01-13"
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# UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604c9

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the acquisition of a CCD camera and water chiller for neutron imaging experiments, under the contract title "UKRI 5614 - CCD camera + water chiller for IMAT." The contract falls within the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement used a limited competition method given its value below threshold levels, and the award of the contract to Andor Technology Ltd was finalised on 12th January 2026. This stage of the process has been completed, with the contract period extending from 13th January 2026 to 20th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production or supply of laboratory and optical equipment to engage with public sector contracts, potentially enhancing their portfolios and scaling their operations. Companies that specialise in precision equipment and possess the capacity to meet stringent technical requirements would be ideal candidates to compete in similar contracts in the future. The partnership possibility with a central government buyer like UKRI offers the potential for long-term collaboration and business growth within the research and innovation sector.

## Notice

a CCD camera (and associated water chiller) to use for neutron imaging experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002724-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,712 |

## 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 14:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002724-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002724-2026
  13th January 2026 - 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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