---
title: "UKRI-5874 Multi-beam open-path methane sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066505"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# UKRI-5874 Multi-beam open-path methane sensor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066505

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has concluded a procurement process for a multi-beam open-path methane sensing system, categorized under gas-analysis apparatus, to be utilised by STFC. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, as a central government public authority, UKRI employed a direct procurement method for this acquisition, described as "below threshold - without competition." The contract, awarded on 5th March 2026 and active through 6th March 2026, was valued at £60,000 gross with a net amount of £50,000 in GBP. The contract award was made to Mirico Ltd, a large supplier located in Didcot, United Kingdom, and the procurement process was tagged as "award" and "contract," reflecting its completed status. Official information was published on 9th March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the gas-analysis industry, particularly those delivering high-precision sensing technology. Companies looking to collaborate with government research organisations like UKRI can benefit substantially from contracts requiring specialised scientific apparatus. This tender, awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature, underscores opportunities for companies that maintain strong relationships and offer unique capabilities to meet specific governmental needs. It reflects potential growth trajectories for innovative technology firms targeting similar procurement needs across research and development sectors.

## Notice

Multi-beam open-path methane sensing system for STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000 |

## 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 | MIRICO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432100 - Gas-analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 10:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020756-2026
  9th March 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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