Scope
Reference
UKRI-5653
Description
UKRI has appointed a supplier for the supply of 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
Date signed
2 February 2026
Contract dates
- 15 February 2026 to 14 February 2027
- Possible extension to 15 May 2027
- 1 year, 3 months, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The Contracting Authority may extend this contract for an additional 3 calendar months.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
One off-contract for agreed costs and defined deliverables.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
Email: sales@amiston.com
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: 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
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government