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CSP25011 - 1 off Scope HRM KE-0381-0005-A and NRE Fixture Cost

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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09 May 2025 at 09:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for a contract titled "CSP25011 - 1 off Scope HRM KE-0381-0005-A and NRE Fixture Cost," under the "goods" category. This procurement involved the manufacture of a 'Heat Rejection Mirror' to specific project specifications. Conducted via a limited competition approach, the contract was awarded to Inrad Optics Inc., a large-scale supplier based in the United States. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is set from 30th April 2025 to 31st October 2025, valued at USD 23,138, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The process follows legal standards based on the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

This tender offers opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in optical materials and components. Suppliers of polarising materials and related optical products would find this contract particularly fitting due to the specificity of the 'Heat Rejection Mirror' requirement. Such procurements can enable suppliers to expand their market reach within the UK, enhancing their portfolio with contributions to projects led by central public authorities. Businesses capable of meeting precise technical specifications within limited competitive environments are best suited to compete for such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25011 - 1 off Scope HRM KE-0381-0005-A and NRE Fixture Cost

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement 1 off 'Heat Rejection Mirror' (HRM) manufactured to the drawing specifications required for the project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019979-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38620000 - Polarising material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,138 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 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

INRAD OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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