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CSP25592 - Laser Tracker Hardware

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has completed a procurement process for the procurement of Laser Tracker Hardware, identified by the tender ID CSP25592. This process was finalised without competition due to the lack of suitable alternatives, under the legal framework set by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method was direct and below the threshold. The buying organisation is situated in Swindon, United Kingdom and the procurement was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The contract was awarded to FARO TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED, a supplier located in Rugby, and it is active as of 28 November 2025. The contract duration is from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026, with a gross contract value of £13,390.8.

This tender offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technology and hardware, especially SMEs like FARO TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED. Firms within the United Kingdom and those capable of providing specialised laser equipment would find this procurement particularly advantageous. This contract, dealing with goods in the category of lasers, represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses to partner with central government agencies such as UK Research and Innovation, offering them an avenue to enhance their portfolio and reputation within a government framework.

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Notice Title

CSP25592 - Laser Tracker Hardware

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. UKRI require the purchase of Laser Tracker Hardware.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078084-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,159 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

FARO TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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