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title: "Reflectance Imaging Spectroscopy (hyperspectral imaging)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06647d"
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# Reflectance Imaging Spectroscopy (hyperspectral imaging)

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06647d

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## Summary

This procurement process, initiated by The National Archives, involves a contract for Reflectance Imaging Spectroscopy, focusing on hyperspectral imaging within the RICHeS project. The contract, under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, was awarded to Clyde Hyperspectral Imaging and Technology Ltd on 5th January 2026 and is active until 31st March 2026. It was conducted using a limited procurement method as it was below threshold, and the process has reached the award stage. The goods are to be delivered across regions UKI and UKJ in the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the hyperspectral imaging and precision equipment industry to showcase their expertise and innovation. Small to medium-sized enterprises particularly stand to benefit from such contracts, as they offer a chance to collaborate closely with a central government authority like The National Archives. Companies with experience in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of delivering specific imaging solutions, will find this tender aligns with their capabilities, thereby providing a platform for growth and expansion in the UK market.

## Notice

Reflectance Imaging Spectroscopy (hyperspectral imaging) for the RICHeS project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020538-2026 |
| 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 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 | £56,666 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLYDE HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING AND TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020538-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020538-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clydehsi.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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