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UKRI-5372 - Laser safety goggles for ion trap lab

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Oct 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, involves the acquisition of laser safety goggles for the NQCC ion trap lab. This direct procurement was carried out under the title "UKRI-5372 - Laser safety goggles for ion trap lab." The process is categorised under the goods industry, specifically aimed at protective goggles as per CPV classification 33735100. The contract, awarded to Laser Physics UK, commenced on 30th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. The procurement method employed was 'Below threshold - without competition,' indicating a straightforward and expedited purchasing approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5372 - Laser safety goggles for ion trap lab

Notice Description

Procurement of 12 sets of laser safety goggles for the NQCC ion trap lab

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069748-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33735100 - Protective goggles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,332 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

LASER PHYSICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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