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CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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12 Aug 2025 at 10:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the supply of "CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples" and falls under the industry category of laser goods. This contract was executed at their location in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out directly without competition due to technical reasons, indicating it is below the threshold value. Key dates include the contract's active period starting on 5th August 2025 and concluding on 12th December 2025, with the award notice published on 12th August 2025. The process is now at the award stage, with VIAVI Solutions Inc serving as the supplier for this procurement.

This tender can engage businesses involved in the laser technology sector, especially those that specialise in high-precision or unique laser demonstration products. Given the focus on a direct award without competition, other businesses can identify the technical requirements and suppliers' unique capabilities potentially to innovate or offer complementary solutions. Large-scale suppliers or those intent on exploring niche technological fields would find this an opportunity worth noting, although future engagements may demand more competitive pitches to vie for similar procurement opportunities with UKRI or similar public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples

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. Contract details notice for the supply of Laser Demonstration Samples, Coating design and sample coating to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0585d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047931-2025
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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 12 Dec 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

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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