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UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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15 Oct 2025 at 07:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the project titled "UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples" falls under the goods category and entails a coating design study and coating on 12 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) samples. The buying organisation is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates within the geographical region of UKK14. This tender underwent a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold nature and has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract being signed on 15th October 2025 and the contract period running from 16th October 2025 to 16th April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in coating materials, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements. As Thales SESO SAS, a large-scale supplier based in France, was selected, it indicates the project may favour businesses with substantial resources and experience in similar projects. Suppliers experienced in international collaborations and possessing a robust delivery infrastructure across regions such as UKJ14—the designated delivery area—could find growth opportunities through such partnerships. This contract highlights the potential for similar businesses to expand their market presence and strengthen their portfolio in the domain of scientific and technical equipment supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples

Notice Description

Coating design study and coating on 12 STFC Samples.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065408-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113330 - Coating materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 16 Apr 2026 6-12 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

THALES SESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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