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title: "UKRI-5897 XRF Detector Head replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067696"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-27"
---

# UKRI-5897 XRF Detector Head replacement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067696

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a prominent entity within the UK central government, has completed a procurement process for the replacement of an XRF Detector Head for the Cox Itrax MC system. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, indicating a swift and targeted purchasing strategy. The contract, valued at £36,255, was signed on 5th March 2026 and runs until 31st March 2026, highlighting the efficient turnaround expected for this essential equipment. The award was given to Cox Analytical Systems, an SME based in Sweden, and pertains to the industry category of measuring instruments, representing the goods procurement process. The project takes place at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the instrumentation and analytical equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing specialist components for complex systems. Companies like Cox Analytical Systems, which already hold expertise in this field, are ideal candidates for similar future tenders. The efficient procurement method exercised by UKRI indicates potential for streamlined processes that allow SMEs to engage with the public sector effectively, thereby supporting growth through high-profile contracts in a competitive yet attainable market environment. Businesses aiming to expand by partnering with public authorities for supplying technologically advanced goods in precise and specialised domains are well placed to benefit from such dealings.

## Notice

Replacement Detector head. Replacement part for Cox Itrax MC system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028547-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,255 |

## 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 | COX ANALYTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028547-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028547-2026
  27th 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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