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title: "UKRI-5841 Selective Carbon Mill"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066099"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
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# UKRI-5841 Selective Carbon Mill

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066099

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-5841 Selective Carbon Mill," focusing on the category of milling machines. This contract falls within the planning and award stages and pertains to the integration of a carbon mill with an existing scanning electron microscope. The procurement method was direct and conducted below threshold without competition, reflecting a targeted acquisition strategy. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI, a prominent central government public authority, selected FEI UK as the supplier for this project. The contract began on 20 February 2026 and ended on 21 February 2026, with the signing date also on 20 February 2026.

This tender offers opportunities primarily for large businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment. Companies involved in manufacturing and technology integration, particularly those with expertise in electron microscopes and specialised milling machines, would find this procurement relevant for stimulating business growth. By partnering with an esteemed organisation like UKRI, suppliers can reinforce their market position while contributing to cutting-edge research and development initiatives. Enterprises equipped to provide niche scientific solutions will benefit from competitive advantages in future collaborations with governmental bodies.

## Notice

Carbon mill designed for integration with our existing scanning electron microscope (SEM). This system enables precise, beam-induced carbon deposition and milling using a proprietary gas injection architecture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £43,208 |

## 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 | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42623000 - Milling machines

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018816-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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