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CSP25587 - Sample Gratings

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Nov 2025 at 07:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, has been concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of sample gratings, specifically Gold coated Pulse Compression Grating samples. The project, titled "CSP25587 - Sample Gratings," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Although the full procurement process was bypassed due to technical exclusivity, resulting in a direct award to Horiba UK Limited, the contract was successfully completed. The process took place in Swindon, UKK14, running from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. This procurement was managed without competition, below the standard threshold, with the official contract notice being published on 27 November 2025.

This tender, while already awarded, showcases an opportunity for businesses dealing in specialised optical and precision instruments to observe procurement processes where specific technical capabilities are essential. It highlights the importance of having unique and competitive technical offerings in the industry. Companies specialising in highly specialised equipment may find similar opportunities for growth if they offer unique value propositions and technical capabilities that align with specific, complex needs of buyers like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25587 - Sample Gratings

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. Contract details notice for the supply of Gold coated Pulse Compression Grating samples to UKRI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077474-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£20,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
26 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

HORIBA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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