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CSP25537 - DLC pro controller

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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06 Nov 2025 at 08:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP25537 - DLC pro controller" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender includes lasers and controller units, with the main procurement category being goods. Notably, this tender was awarded to Toptica Photonics AG without competition due to technical reasons that restricted the choice to a single supplier. This procurement did not involve an open competition, as the process was conducted directly and is concluded as of 6th November 2025. The contract duration is from 30th October 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laser systems and associated controller units. Entities with specialised capabilities in producing advanced optical technologies and photonic equipment, particularly those with an established reputation or capability to produce such niche items, would find this type of tender appealing. The procurement being managed by a central government body indicates a stable customer presence and potential future opportunities for collaborative innovation and supply chain engagement in the high-tech arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25537 - DLC pro controller

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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for DLC pro controller to be supplied.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071450-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

42967000 - Controller unit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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