---
title: "UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS- 3D scanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066733"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-11"
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# UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS- 3D scanner

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066733

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government department based in Swindon, Wiltshire, successfully completed the procurement process for a 3D scanner for its ISIS Department. The contract, identified as UKRI-5911 RiCHES-ISIS-3D scanner, involved a below threshold limited competition procedure aimed at acquiring goods within the printing and graphics equipment industry. This process culminated in the award phase on 11th March 2026, with the contract period extending from 12th March 2026 to 22nd April 2026. Faro Technologies UK Ltd, an SME located in Rugby, secured the active contract valued at approximately £49,759.35, highlighting UKRI's commitment to fostering business collaboration.

This tender presents a promising business growth opportunity for suppliers specialising in advanced technological equipment, particularly those involved in the provision of high-precision 3D scanning tools. With the UK's strategic emphasis on research and innovation, businesses in the technology sector, especially SMEs, should consider engaging in similar procurement processes. The success of Faro Technologies UK Ltd in this competitive landscape underscores the potential for medium-sized enterprises to expand their client base by catering to government departments' specialised equipment demands.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement for a 3D Scanner for the ISIS Department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021744-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 22 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,759 |

## 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 | FARO TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42962000 - Printing and graphics equipment

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021744-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021744-2026
  11th 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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