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CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Nov 2025 at 14:30

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the purchase of Water Cooled Flashlamps. This contract, identified by the title "CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps", falls under the goods category in the lighting industry sector, specifically classified under CPV code 31521000 for lamps. Located in Swindon, UK, UKRI decided on a direct procurement method due to the technical requirements limiting competition. The formal award announcement was made on 3rd November 2025, with the contract active starting 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity, with Applied Photon Technology Inc selected as the supplier.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities predominantly for companies involved in producing or supplying specialised lighting equipment, particularly those capable of offering technically specific goods without needing a competitive tender. The direct award approach highlights a potential market for companies with unique or proprietary technology solutions. Businesses seeking to collaborate with central government agencies such as UKRI can benefit from understanding this niche market's demands, positioning themselves effectively for future similar opportunities. Large firms with advanced technology capabilities, like Applied Photon Technology Inc, are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena.

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Notice Title

CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of replacement Water Cooled Flashlamps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d913
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070494-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31521000 - Lamps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 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 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

APPLIED PHOTON TECHNOLOGY

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