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GSS25340 - FibreCollimators

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 May 2025 at 07:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the contract titled "GSS25340 - Fibre Collimators." This process has progressed to the award and contract stages as of 2nd May 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award, executed without competition due to the specific technical requirements that only a designated supplier could meet. The successful supplier is Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH based in Hamburg, Germany. The contract, valued at €22,648.74, commenced on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 30th September 2025, involving the delivery of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical technologies and precision equipment. Particularly, businesses that develop or supply niche, high-tech optical solutions are well-positioned to capitalise on similar future opportunities, especially when technical exclusivity is a determining factor in procurement. Enterprises that maintain capabilities to fulfil specialised and exclusive equipment needs, or those that establish collaborative relationships with buying organisations like UK Research and Innovation, may find lucrative prospects in such closely specified tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25340 - FibreCollimators

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 required. Award notice for the supply of Fibre Collimators and Optical Fibre to UKRI.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050be7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018624-2025
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)

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
£22,648 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Sep 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, 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

SCHAFTER+KIRCHHOFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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