---
title: "UKRI-5700 Bespoke XL Change Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# UKRI-5700 Bespoke XL Change Station

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646ff

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) completed a procurement process for the purchase of a bespoke XL Change Station, with the contract being awarded to Sychem Ltd. This process, identified as UKRI-5700, falls under the 'goods' category with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method utilised was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition. The contract, awarded on 26 January 2026, has an active status and spans from 27 January to 31 March 2026. The delivery of the equipment is expected in the UKJ1 region of the United Kingdom with a contract value set at £111,996.00 (net), under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with expertise in producing or supplying similar high-end apparatus could leverage such opportunities for establishing or expanding their market presence within the public sector. Given the involvement of central government purchasing authorities like UKRI, there can be substantial benefits in forming lasting business relationships that may lead to further collaborations. The limited competition model further encourages smaller businesses to engage, as competitive pressures remain manageable.

## Notice

UKRI have selected a supplier to purchase a bespoke XL change station from.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010000-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,996 |

## 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 | SYCHEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010000-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010000-2026
  4th February 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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