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CSP25239 - Collimators & Optical Fibres

UK Research and Innovation

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27 Aug 2025 at 13:29

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the purchase of collimators and optical fibres essential for modular rubidium and cesium laser systems. This acquisition falls under the 'goods' industry category with direct procurement, conducted without competition as only a specific supplier could meet the requirements. The contracting authority, a central government public authority located in Swindon, finalised this contract with Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH, effective between 28th August 2025 and 9th October 2025, for a value of £20,806.50.

This contract represents limited new business opportunities as it was awarded without a competitive process; however, it highlights the specific high-tech components that UK Research and Innovation is interested in acquiring, which could inform future tender opportunities for related goods and services. Businesses operating within the laser and optical fibre industries, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment, may find similar opportunities in upcoming procurements from central government bodies. Innovators in these fields should monitor for calls for competition where broader supplier engagement is sought.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25239 - Collimators & Optical Fibres

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research and Innovation require the purchase of collimators & optical fibres for modular rubidium and cesium laser systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051593-2025
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,795 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 9 Oct 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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