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CSP25572 - PBS Cube

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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18 Nov 2025 at 15:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, has finalised a procurement process for the supply of Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes, under the contract ID CSP25572, classified within the industry category of goods, specifically related to fluorescent and polarising microscopes. This contract was awarded on 18th November 2025 following a limited competition procurement method, which falls below the financial threshold for open competition. The contract period is set from 18th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with CASIX Inc, a large supplier based in China, as the selected contractor.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of scientific and optical equipment, particularly those with expertise in polarising technology. Companies capable of delivering high-quality optical components could leverage similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence in specialised government projects. Businesses already operating in international markets may find such tenders advantageous, especially if they possess the capability to meet the specifications and deliver within the UK, as demonstrated by CASIX Inc's successful award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25572 - PBS Cube

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e389
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074868-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,280 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 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

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

CASIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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