---
title: "BAS - Water Isotope Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ad4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-02"
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# BAS - Water Isotope Analyser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ad4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in the central government, has completed the procurement process for a Water Isotope Analyser for The British Antarctic Survey. The awarded contract, identified as UKRI-5653, was directly awarded to Amiston Limited due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The procurement method applied was a direct award, and the contract period commenced on 15th February 2026 and is set to end on 14th February 2027, with an option for a three-month extension. The delivery of the goods is to occur in region UKH12 of the United Kingdom, with specific industry classification under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are able to supply highly technical products where competition is limited. The contract, valued at £278,400, showcases UKRI's engagement with small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Amiston Limited based in Bath, demonstrating potential for growth through government contracts. Companies with the capability to deliver specialised laboratory equipment should actively monitor similar opportunities to expand their portfolio with government contracts, benefiting from the steady demand and financial stability these projects often provide.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of Water Isotope Analyser to The British Antarctic Survey.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008784-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,631 |
| Contracts value | £210,631 |

## 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 | AMISTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008784-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005221-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005202-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008784-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005221-2026
  21st January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005202-2026
  21st January 2026 - Transparency 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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