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title: "CSP26587 - Spectrometer Base Frame"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-09"
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# CSP26587 - Spectrometer Base Frame

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b0c2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26587 - Spectrometer Base Frame" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement, categorized under the industry of spectrometers, was undertaken through a limited competition method and is currently at the award stage. This process concluded with the contract's active period starting from 8th June 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £31,086 including VAT, was signed on 7th June 2026. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting spectrometers, with a focus on delivery within the UK region.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific instruments, particularly those specialising in spectrometry equipment. With the procurement method being limited competition, it allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like NCF Engineering Ltd (trading as Ferrositi) to engage in the process, evidenced by their successful bid. Such contracts offer growth prospects by establishing credibility within the public sector and fostering relationships with high-profile government buyers. Businesses with the capability to supply similar goods and those seeking to expand their market presence in the public sector would find this procurement process particularly advantageous.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for spectrometer base frame to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054219-2026 |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,905 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | NCF ENGINEERING LTD (T/A FERROSITI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054219-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054219-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ferrositi.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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