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UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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05 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract involves the design, build, and commissioning of a variable aperture, specifically in the industry category of optical instruments, including camera lenses. The procurement method employed was limited competition below threshold, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 11 July 2025. The contract period extends from 14 July 2025 to 1 December 2025, with a gross value of £66,180.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering and manufacturing optical instruments. The contract was awarded to Huxley Bertram Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Waterbeach, United Kingdom, indicating that businesses with expertise in designing and producing complex optical systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As UKRI is a key entity in research and development, businesses that can provide innovative solutions to meet stringent requirements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish themselves within the central government sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to design, build and commission a variable aperture.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058177
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046104-2025
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

38651100 - Camera lenses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,150 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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 (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

HUXLEY BERTRAM ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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