Scope
Reference
UKRI-5230
Description
This contract is for the supply of a multi-parameter bioaerosol spectrometer for use at the British Geological Survey. This was awarded inline with Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, under technical reasoning.
Contract 1. UKRI-5230 Multi-parameter Bioaerosol Spectrometer
Supplier
Contract value
- £146,665.69 excluding VAT
- £175,998.83 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
12 November 2025
Contract dates
- 13 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 May 2026
- 6 months, 18 days
Description of possible extension:
This contract allows for 2 possible extensions for 1 month, to allow for any potential delays in sourcing the components.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38433000 - Spectrometers
Contract locations
- UKF14 - Nottingham
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
Due to technical reasons there is only 1 supplier that can meet the requirements of this contract.
Supplier
University of Hertfordshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHWL-7636-TRBG
College Lane
Hatfield
AL10 9AB
United Kingdom
Email: enterprise@herts.ac.uk
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: Yes
Public service mutual: Yes
Contract 1. UKRI-5230 Multi-parameter Bioaerosol Spectrometer
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