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UKRI-4953 Servicing of Glass Laser System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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30 Apr 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation, a public authority under the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, has recently completed a procurement process for the servicing of an existing South Quantel glass laser system. The tender, identified as UKRI-4953, was carried out using a direct procurement method below the threshold, which allowed for this acquisition without the need for competition. The contract was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd, based in Edinburgh, and is classified under repair and maintenance services. The procurement reached its award and contract stage by 30 April 2025, with the contract active from 19 May to 12 June 2025, and holds a gross value of £37,860.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser system maintenance and related technological services to forge partnerships with governmental research bodies like UK Research & Innovation. Companies that are capable of offering bespoke, high-quality servicing for complex laser systems, similar to the serviced provided in this contract, can enhance their credentials and market reach in specialized equipment maintenance, potentially uncovering further lucrative opportunities within and beyond public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4953 Servicing of Glass Laser System

Notice Description

Servicing of existing South Quantel glass laser system To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=945661905

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0509c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017835-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

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