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CSP25390 - APE HarmoniXX SHG (330-660nm)

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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26 Sep 2025 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation pertains to a contract titled "CSP25390 - APE HarmoniXX SHG (330-660nm)" aimed at procuring a frequency converter for laser beams. Falls under the goods category with a specific focus on scientific equipment, the procurement was finalized following a limited competition method. The process involved multiple stages, with the contract being formally awarded on 19th September 2025 and active until 29th September 2025. The contract, executed between UK Research and Innovation and Photonic Solutions Ltd, was completed within Swindon, UK, under central government authority oversight.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific and precision equipment manufacturing, especially SMEs like Photonic Solutions Ltd. Companies with expertise in laser equipment, calibration, and beam stability can benefit from similar procurement opportunities by aligning their capabilities to the specific requirements of public authorities. In addition, businesses positioned to offer advanced technological solutions with a focus on research and development would find such tenders particularly beneficial to expand their influence and client base within the public sector. This particular contract, being under the limited competition threshold, highlights opportunities for niche providers to engage with governmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25390 - APE HarmoniXX SHG (330-660nm)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement APE HarmoniXX SHG (330-660nm) to convert the frequency of an input from a laser beam. This model has excellent beam stability and profile, can be calibrated and has an output wavelength between 330-660nm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060312-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32552420 - Frequency converter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,031 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 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
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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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