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CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 Oct 2025 at 07:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government of the UK, has concluded a procurement process for "CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Based in Swindon, the procurement utilised a limited competition method below the threshold, with the process now marked as complete. The contract, which was signed on 17th October 2025, commenced on 20th October 2025 and will remain active until 31st March 2026. This contract was awarded to Covesion Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Southampton.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specializing in sophisticated optical and precision instruments to engage with notable public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Companies that are small to medium-sized with capabilities in producing or supplying laboratory equipment, particularly PPLN Crystals, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Participating in such tenders can enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with central government bodies, thus enhancing their growth prospects and industry visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of PPLN Crystals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d04d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066918-2025
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,805 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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

COVESION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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