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GSS25323 - Double Plasma mirrors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Apr 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process concerning the "GSS25323 - Double Plasma mirrors" contract has been completed by the UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The process followed a direct procurement method without competition, concluding the award to Manx Precision Optics Ltd due to technical necessity. This contract, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, was awarded on 22 April 2025. The procurement stage, as recorded, is in the award stage with the contract being active from 23 April 2025 to 1 July 2025.

This tender opportunity supports business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in precision optical equipment, offering a contract valued at £13,690. Although the process was direct, it highlights potential opportunities for SMEs like Manx Precision Optics Ltd, which successfully captured this business by aligning products with specific technical requirements. Businesses in related fields should prepare to demonstrate technical competencies and unique offerings to become preferred suppliers in similar non-competitive procurement scenarios.

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Notice Title

GSS25323 - Double Plasma mirrors

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement: Double Plasma mirrors

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050807
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017185-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,690 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2025 - 1 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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, coreservices@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

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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