---
title: "BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cffb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cffb

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "BAS - CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade" was undertaken by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire. This process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically spectrometers, and was conducted via a direct procurement method, classified as "below threshold - without competition". The procurement stage is complete, with a contract awarded to Cura Terrae Air Ltd, a small to medium enterprise based in Stroud. The contract commenced on 27th July 2026 and will end on 27th March 2027, with the date of signing being 20th July 2026. The delivery for the spectrometer is expected to occur in the United Kingdom's region UKH12.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the repair and upgrade of scientific instruments, particularly those focusing on spectrometers. Given the procurement method used, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Cura Terrae Air Ltd may find similar opportunities advantageous due to reduced competition. Businesses with experience in servicing the requirements of central government organisations, such as UKRI, and possessing expertise in spectrometer technology would be well-placed to compete in contracts of this nature in future procurement activities.

## Notice

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the provision of CAPS Spectrometer Repair and upgrade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068758-2026 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 27 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,026 |

## 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 | CURA TERRAE AIR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068758-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068758-2026
  21st July 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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