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GSS25339 - NPL laser system

UK Research and Innovation

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01 May 2025 at 08:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, revolved around the acquisition of a NPL laser system. The industry category is centred on laser diodes, with the contract awarded directly due to the absence of alternatives capable of supplying the required goods. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded on 29th April 2025 and is valid until 13th August 2025. The procurement was completed without competition below the threshold, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting a unique and specialised supply need. The role of the buyer is filled by UK Research and Innovation, a prominent public authority within central government.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge optical and laser technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises such as Toptica Photonics AG, the successful supplier from Germany. The contract emphasises direct procurement methods, favouring niche technical expertise, which suggests that businesses innovating in related fields could benefit from aligning their offerings with specialised needs of central governmental bodies. Such opportunities could propel growth by establishing partnerships and delivering high-value, customised solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25339 - NPL laser system

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 and works required UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Laser Diodes to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ade
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018225-2025
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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 13 Aug 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Toptica Photonics AG

Further Information

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