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CSP25570 - AOM module for compact and stable cold atom experiments

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Nov 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "CSP25570 - AOM module for compact and stable cold atom experiments," falls under the goods category and was conducted through a limited competition procurement method. This specific process was aimed at acquiring a module for atom experiments, essential for scientific research. The procurement stage reached the Award phase, with the contract completing on 30th November 2025 and the award decision recorded on 16th November 2025. The contract was valued at €15,388.9 and awarded to Schafter+Kirchhoff GmbH, a large-scale supplier based in Hamburg, Germany.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific equipment and module manufacturing, particularly those who can provide advanced technological solutions for research and innovation. Smaller companies or innovative enterprises focusing on the development and supply of scientific modules could find similar future tenders beneficial for growth, especially those based in or capable of delivering to the UK. Participating in such procurement exercises can enhance business portfolios and establish strong connections with central government bodies such as UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25570 - AOM module for compact and stable cold atom experiments

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for AOM module for compact and stable cold atom experiments to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e3f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075060-2025
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

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

CPV Codes

31731100 - Modules

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,388 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
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

SCHAFTER+KIRCHHOFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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