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9003203 - Supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 Mirror Systems

DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2026 at 11:38

Award

05 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

Diamond Light Source Limited, a central government public authority located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 mirror systems. The procurement falls under the industry category of scientific research and optical instruments, specifically mirrors. The contract, with an open procedure procurement method, was awarded to Instrument Design Technology Limited, an SME based in Widnes. The contract encompasses the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of advanced optical equipment to support significant upgrades to the Diamond-II facility. The procurement stage was finalised with the contract signing on 17th December 2025, and the work is set to be carried out until 12th July 2027.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for growth, notably for businesses in the engineering, manufacturing, and technology sectors that specialise in producing high-precision optical components. SMEs capable of delivering innovative solutions and meeting stringent technical and quality criteria were particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this project, businesses can showcase their expertise in state-of-the-art technological applications, gain exposure in advanced scientific research projects, and potentially secure future contracts within the sector. The £736,000 contract presents an opportunity for businesses to enhance their profile and establish connections with leading research facilities.

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Notice Title

9003203 - Supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 Mirror Systems

Notice Description

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a coordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of two mirrors and their position adjustment systems for the K14 Beamline. The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of: * M1 - upward reflecting, vertical collimating, white beam mirror & mechanics. * M2 - downward reflecting, toroidal focussing, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics. * Cooling arrangements. * Vacuum system * Support system * Interface to beamline services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001399-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£736,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£736,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 12 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@diamond.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTRUMENT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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