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UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Oct 2026 at 15:19

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

12 May 2026 at 18:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

12 Feb 2026 at 22:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 10:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) bought a laser for integration with the existing satellite laser ranging system at the Natural Environment Research Council’s Space Geodesy Facility. The equipment supports the facility’s satellite laser ranging work. The requirement was for a physical laser system, rather than a general laser service, and was classified as laser equipment (CPV 38636100). Delivery was specified in the United Kingdom, with the facility identified as the intended integration site. The procurement was for one lot covering the laser equipment. UKRI was the buyer; the facility is part of the NERC research infrastructure. The requirement also allowed for equipment extras, so the purchase could include additional components to improve value for money.

The procurement used an open procedure and has been awarded to InnoLas UK Ltd. Two bids were received, both from SMEs. The award was made on 11 February 2026 for £201,549 excluding VAT (£241,858.80 including VAT). The awarded contract period was scheduled to run from 26 February to 30 June 2026, with an extension possible to 31 July 2026. The contract was signed on 24 March 2026 and ran from 25 March to 30 June 2026, with a maximum extension to 31 July. The contract is recorded as terminated, with the termination rationale classified as completed; implementation ended on 30 June 2026, at a final value of £210,000 excluding VAT (£252,000 including VAT). The single lot was evaluated on quality (70%) and price (30%).

For future requirements of this kind, suppliers will need to provide laser equipment suitable for integration with an established satellite laser ranging system and support delivery to a specialist research facility. Credibility will depend on demonstrating technical quality, compatibility with existing equipment and the ability to supply any useful additional components as part of a coherent solution. The evaluation placed greater weight on quality than price, so a competitive offer would need clear evidence of performance and fit, alongside sound commercial pricing. Two SMEs reached the final stage, indicating that the requirement was within reach of smaller suppliers as well as larger firms. Suppliers with relevant laser-system expertise, a track record supplying precision scientific or geodetic equipment, and the capacity to manage equipment delivery and any delay-related extensions would be well placed when UKRI next buys this specific type of system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser

Notice Description

This purpose of this contract is to purchase a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to allow for additional extras to be added to equipment to provide better value for money.

Renewal: Extension in case of delay during building of equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097122-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£220,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£201,549 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20268 months ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

InnoLas UK Ltd

Further Information

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