---
title: "Laser Ablation Instrument Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06827b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-15"
---

# Laser Ablation Instrument Upgrade

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06827b

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, has awarded a contract for a Laser Ablation Instrument Upgrade to Elemental Scientific Instruments Limited. This procurement falls under the "Detection and analysis apparatus" category in the goods industry. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the competition threshold to ensure continuity with existing systems, and the award was finalised on 17th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 15th April 2026 to 30th April 2026, and the project is located within the United Kingdom.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in scientific instruments and integration systems within the detection and analysis sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing niche scientific equipment would be well-suited to participate in similar procurements, given the direct procurement method's focus on compatibility and continuity. Engaging in such projects can help enhance business profiles and establish long-term relationships with public authorities like the UK Atomic Energy Authority.

## Notice

The purchase, delivery, and installation of an ESLumen LIBS system to fit into UKAEA's recently purchased Laser Ablation System. For compatibility and business continuity purposes the most suitable route was to purchase this from the supplier of the Laser Ablation System.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033995-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELEMENTAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2026 at 08:14 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033995-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033995-2026
  15th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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