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UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply of laser beam shutters for the CLF’s Artemis facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters," falls under the goods category specifically for specialist optical instruments. The procurement method used was direct below threshold without competition, as indicated in the tender documentation. The contract was awarded to Lasermet Ltd and is active from 19 August 2025, ending on 9 October 2025, with a gross contract value of £34,619.45. The procurement stage has progressed from the tender initiation to the award of the contract. The signing of the contract took place on 18 August 2025, and the relevant procurement details were published on 16 September 2025.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in optical instruments and related goods. Large businesses, such as suppliers that can provide specialised equipment like laser safety shutters, have an excellent chance to meet the needs of central government authorities such as UKRI. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, innovative optical solutions will find this contract to be a key growth opportunity by aligning their offerings with government requirements, thereby enhancing their portfolio within the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters

Notice Description

Laser safety shutters for the CLF's Artemis facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ae4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056788-2025
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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,849 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LASERMET

Further Information

Notice Documents

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