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CSP25554 - Waveplates

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, has recently concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "CSP25554 - Waveplates" under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)." This procurement, executed via a limited competition, required waveplates and was awarded to CASIX Inc, a small to medium-sized enterprise from China. The process, carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, reached the award and contract stages, with the contract in active status from 19 November 2025 until 30 November 2025. The total contract value is USD 36,864, and it falls below the procurement threshold.

The procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to engage in government contracts and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises familiar with supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in precision optics, would be well-positioned to partake in such opportunities. Given the focus on specialised goods and the use of a competitive quotation procedure, businesses offering innovative technology and competitive pricing will find the process conducive to growth and network expansion within the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25554 - Waveplates

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 waveplates to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e427
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075132-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,864 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
19 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

CASIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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