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CSP25032 - Custom Made QCL Lasers

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 May 2025 at 10:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, has successfully completed the procurement process for the custom-made QCL lasers under the title "CSP25032 - Custom Made QCL Lasers." This procurement was finalised through a limited competition process, with a focus on goods in the lasers category. The award has been given to Alpes Lasers SA from Switzerland. The contract period started on the 8th of May 2025 and will end on the 25th of July 2025, with a gross value amount of 27,768 CHF. This project is set within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, specifically for companies in the laser and electronics sector that can meet stringent technical specifications. Businesses that specialise in the production of high-tech goods and have the capability to offer customised solutions tailored to unique requirements can benefit from engaging in such limited competition processes. Large-scale suppliers and firms that are prepared to collaborate internationally and serve public sector clients are especially well-suited to compete in similar procurement exercises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25032 - Custom Made QCL Lasers

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 Custom Made QCL Lasers. Existing electronics design can only support up to 400 mA and this supplier meets the necessary technical specifications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021176-2025
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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,768 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 25 Jul 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

ALPES LASERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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