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CSP25528 - Custom Wet Lens

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Custom Wet Lens and engineering integration support. The process was executed through a limited competition method and resulted in an award dated 31 October 2025. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, managed the procurement from their location in Swindon, UK. The contract, valued at $20,400 USD and active from 31 October 2025 to 20 February 2026, is classified under the goods category, specifically dealing with camera lenses. The supplier awarded is SO SEMI Technologies LLC, operating under the name Optopax, and is based in the United States.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in optical components and engineering services to engage in projects with UK public organisations. Companies with expertise in high-quality lens manufacturing and integration within engineering contexts could benefit from similar opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with established supply chains and innovative solutions in camera technology, are well-positioned to compete in such limited competitive processes. This contract exemplifies a targeted opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their international footprint while collaborating with UK governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25528 - Custom Wet Lens

Notice Description

*** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. *** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The requirement is for the supply of Custom Wet Lens and engineering integration support. Supply and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070057-2025
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

38651100 - Camera lenses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20251 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 20 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

SO SEMI TECHNOLOGIES LLC DBA OPTOPAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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