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title: "UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067233"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-24"
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# UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067233

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority located in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the awarding stage of its procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5913 Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber." The relevant industry category involves laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract for this project, which utilises a limited competition procurement method below threshold, was signed on 24th March 2026, with execution set to commence on 25th March 2026 and conclude by 30th October 2026. It is awarded to Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd, a supplier based in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in the design, manufacture, and delivery of precision laboratory equipment. The engagement focuses on supplying a bespoke diagnostics telescope chamber, suggesting tailored engineering capabilities will be paramount. Its execution involves interaction with a prominent government research institution, potentially opening avenues for future collaboration and increased visibility in the public sector. Companies possessing expertise in optical and precision equipment are ideally suited to benefit from such specialised technical requirements.

## Notice

STFC is procuring a Post-Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber, including its design, manufacture and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026585-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,788 |

## 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 | KURT J. LESKER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 09:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026585-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026585-2026
  24th 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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