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UKRI-5310 Laser: 510 nm for Rydberg excitation of Cs

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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20 Oct 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The recent public procurement process orchestrated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully moved to the award stage. The tender titled "UKRI-5310 Laser: 510 nm for Rydberg excitation of Cs" falls under the industry category of goods, specifically pertaining to lasers. The procurement was conducted via a limited competition method, falling below the threshold level, and has been marked as complete. Awarded on 8th October 2025, the contract commenced on 9th October 2025 and is set to run until 6th March 2026. The contracting process aligns with legislation 2023/54 under the UK's Public General Acts.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laser technology, particularly those capable of tuning lasers for scientific applications. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Vexlum Oy, the appointed supplier, with a focus on innovative laser solutions, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to expand their market presence within the UK and internationally. The successful completion of this tender by Vexlum Oy demonstrates the potential for other similar businesses to establish contracts with major central government bodies such as UKRI, thus facilitating substantial growth in the scientific equipment sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5310 Laser: 510 nm for Rydberg excitation of Cs

Notice Description

UKRI appointed a supplier to provide tunable laser for Rydberg excitation of Cs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d029
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066870-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

VEXLUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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