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Space Debris Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 22:41

Tender

19 Nov 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated the procurement process for a Space Debris Laser to be integrated with the satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility. The procurement, falling under the industry category of laser goods, is tagged with both award and contract notices, indicating progress through substantial procurement stages. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI conducted this open tender procedure, which ultimately led to contract award on 12 February 2026 to InnoLas UK Ltd, a small to medium enterprise located in Rugby, UK. The tender was part of an above-threshold procurement worth £201,549, with the contract running from 26 February to 30 June 2026, and a provision for renewal or additional equipment should delays or further needs arise. Key deadlines included the bid increases to final stage bids by December 2025 and a scheduled contract signature by 25 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the laser and space technology sector to expand their market presence, leveraging innovation in debris management. With an open procedure and evaluation based on quality and price, businesses that can offer competitive pricing and enhancements in technology stand to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs were particularly encouraged to participate, suggesting that the likelihood of success is increased for those companies with specialised offerings in laser technologies. Additionally, enterprises with robust capability development and strategic growth plans can take advantage of options for additional equipment, demonstrating the opportunity for sustained business growth through value-added propositions and long-term engagement with UKRI's procurement programmes.

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Notice Title

Space Debris Laser

Notice Description

The 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e413
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013199-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
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

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