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CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Aug 2025 at 10:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition due to technical constraints, where only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements. The contract titled "CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors" was for the supply of plasma mirrors, with the process now complete. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Key dates included the contract signing on 10th August 2025 with its active period from 11th to 14th August 2025.

This contract presents specialised business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs equipped to supply unique optical laboratory goods. Businesses like Manx Precision Optics Ltd, awarded the contract, would benefit from adaptability and innovation in optical technology. Companies with similar capabilities or those seeking to develop a niche in precision optical equipment would be well-positioned for such direct procurement opportunities, especially when technical specificity is paramount.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors

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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for plasma mirrors to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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