---
title: "UKRI-5818 Photoreactor for ISIS Deuteration Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671bf"
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published: "2026-03-23"
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# UKRI-5818 Photoreactor for ISIS Deuteration Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671bf

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## Summary

The public procurement process, executed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the acquisition of a photoreactor for the ISIS Deuteration Facility. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and utilises a limited competition method, designated as "Below threshold." The tender, identified as UKRI-5818, was completed with an award dated 23rd March 2026. The delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment is set to occur in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, with a contractual period spanning from 20th February to 31st March 2026. The total value of the contract is £39,480, with UKRI serving as the central government public authority buyer based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory equipment or similar fields. The procurement of precision equipment offers a viable market for businesses that manufacture or supply laboratory and optical components. Asynt Ltd, the awarded supplier, is an SME situated in Cambridgeshire, demonstrating the potential for smaller companies to successfully compete in such government procurements. Participation in such processes can enhance business visibility and establish long-term relationships with central government buyers, paving the way for future contracts.

## Notice

This procurement is for the purchase of Parallel Photoreactor for STFC ISIS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 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 | £32,900 |

## 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 | ASYNT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026410-2026
  23rd 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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