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title: "UKRI-5776 BGS - Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067666"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# UKRI-5776 BGS - Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067666

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply and installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer at the British Geological Survey (BGS) in Keyworth, Nottingham has reached the award stage. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), managed the process under the framework of NWUPC for High Value Laboratory Equipment. This involves a mini-competition within LOT 2, focusing on X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments, with the industry category identified as Spectrometers (CPV code 38433000). The procurement was conducted through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the contract was signed on 10th March 2026. The awarded contract is valued between £272,705 and £298,665, with the winning tender submitted by Quantum Design UK and Ireland Ltd.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of spectrometry equipment to engage with significant scientific endeavours managed by public research bodies like UKRI. The selective procurement method underscores the importance of specialist technical capabilities and innovation, making it an ideal fit for SMEs that focus on high-tech lab instruments. Companies looking to grow in the sector of advanced laboratory equipment can find lucrative opportunities in such competitive frameworks, which not only boost credibility within the industry but also open potential avenues for future collaborations and partnerships with public research institutions.

## Notice

Supply & Installation of a Desktop Micro-XRF Spectrometer

At
BGS, Nicker Hill, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of XRF Spectrometer to BGS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028460-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLF14 Nottingham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK AND IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028460-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:096940-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.ukri.org/

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