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CSP25481 - Laser energy meters for FEBE laser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Oct 2025 at 09:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, identified by the title "CSP25481 - Laser energy meters for FEBE laser," was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically involving specialist optical instruments. This process reached the award stage on 17th October 2025, with the contract becoming active on 16th October 2025 and set to conclude on 13th February 2026. The procurement method used was direct and involved no competition, due to the absence of reasonable alternatives for the required goods.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth primarily for businesses specialising in the manufacture and supply of laser energy meters and optical instruments. Given that the contract was awarded to Laser Lines Ltd, which is identified as a small to medium-sized enterprise, others in this category may find future similar opportunities rewarding. Such contracts underscore the potential for skilled SMEs in the niche of specialist optical instruments to engage with government entities, leveraging their expertise to fulfil specific technological requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25481 - Laser energy meters for FEBE laser

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition as there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Laser energy meters for FEBE laser to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066171-2025
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

38550000 - Meters

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,146 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 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 - 13 Feb 2026 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
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

LASER LINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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