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UKRI-5653 BAS - Water Isotope Analyser

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-005202

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060ad4 (view related notices)

Published 21 January 2026, 11:29am



Scope

Reference

UKRI-5653

Description

UKRI has appointed a supplier for the delivery of a Water Isotope Analyser to The British Antarctic Survey.


Contract 1. UKRI-5653 BAS - Water Isotope Analyser

Supplier

Contract value

  • £210,631 excluding VAT
  • £278,400 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

3 February 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 6 February 2026 to 29 April 2026
  • Possible extension to 26 February 2027
  • 1 year, 21 days

Description of possible extension:

The Contracting Authority may extend this contract for an additional 1 calendar year.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Single supplier - technical reasons

Competition is absent for technical reasons.


Supplier

Amiston Limited

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWT-8776-BTPJ

11 Weston Park,

Bath

BA1 4AS

United Kingdom

Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. UKRI-5653 BAS - Water Isotope Analyser


Contracting authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Polaris House

Swindon, Wiltshire

SN2 1FL

United Kingdom

Region: UKK14 - Swindon

Organisation type: Public authority - central government