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GSS25225 - Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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25 Mar 2025 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of an optic coating machine, with a 1500 mm diameter for laser applications, classified under the industry category of specialist optical instruments and metal-spraying machinery. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 25 March 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives available. The contract valued at EUR 17,800 was signed with Safran Reosc, a large supplier based in Saint-Pierre-du-Perray, France, with the contract period running from 19 March 2025 to 16 May 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical and coating technologies. Though this particular tender was concluded without competition, businesses capable of delivering high-precision specialist optical instruments or metal-spraying machinery may find similar future opportunities. Companies with innovative solutions in these areas should stay informed of potential requirements from central governmental authorities like UK Research and Innovation to maximise their prospects for engagement in high-value technical procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25225 - Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition - there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a requirement for a Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter for a laser.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f837
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011034-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

42665000 - Metal-spraying machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£17,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, policy@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFRAN REOSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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