---
title: "UKRI-5871 High Precision Gas Pycnometer System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067f46"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-09"
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# UKRI-5871 High Precision Gas Pycnometer System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067f46

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) concerns the supply of a high precision gas pycnometer system, specifically for the British Antarctic Survey. The contract, identified as UKRI-5871, falls under the industry category of gas-detection equipment. It was executed without competition through a direct procurement method, as per the regulations stipulated in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. This process is overseen by UKRI, a central government public authority. The contract period began on the 5th of March 2026 and concluded by the 30th of April 2026. The contract, valued at £30,241 gross, was awarded to Micrometrics Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), and was formalised on the 4th of March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of gas-detection equipment and high precision instruments to expand their market presence, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke solutions fitting the rigorous requirements of UKRI. Given that the procurement method used was 'below threshold - without competition', similar tenders might also be favourable to smaller enterprises that can demonstrate specialised capabilities. Businesses based within or near Swindon or those with logistical capabilities to deliver to locations like Cambridge are well-placed to benefit from such contracts.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supply of a high precision gas pycnometer system for use within the British Antarctic Survey. This contract was awarded inline with the regulations set out in Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,201 |

## 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 | MICROMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38543000 - Gas-detection equipment

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 14:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032523-2026
  9th April 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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