---
title: "UKRI-5800 Skyview"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0655b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-02-17"
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# UKRI-5800 Skyview

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0655b8

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed its procurement process for a replacement sun photometer for the UKRI-STFC's Chilbolton Observatory field research station. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically optical instruments, and was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract, identified as UKRI-5800 Skyview, was awarded on 17th February 2026 to Skyview Systems Ltd, and it covers the period from 18th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £68,508 including VAT.

This procurement process presents numerous opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments or those providing equipment related to space and atmospheric science research. Small and medium-sized enterprises, such as Skyview Systems Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such contracts where the procurement method allows for direct engagement. Companies in the technology and science sectors, particularly those operating within the UK, might find they have a robust footing in future tenders from UKRI, given its focus on innovative research and development projects.

## Notice

Replacement sun photometer for UKRI-STFC's The Chilbolton Observatory field research station for space and atmospheric science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014182-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,090 |

## 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 | SKYVIEW SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 10:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014182-2026
  17th 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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