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UKRI-5467 OD laser for HK

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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28 Nov 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) recently completed a direct procurement process for the purchase of an OD laser system for the Particle Physics Department. This procurement process, identified by the tender ID UKRI-5467, falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. Managed under the procurement method "Below threshold - without competition," the tender has reached the contract award stage and the contract is active as of 28th November 2025. The contract extends until 10th March 2026, with the total gross value amounting to £118,569.6. The buying organisation, UKRI, is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates under central government as a public authority.

This procurement tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in goods related to laboratory and optical equipment. Companies capable of delivering precision instruments stand to benefit, particularly large enterprises given the scale of the chosen supplier, Laser 2000 (UK) Ltd. The streamlined direct procurement process suggests that businesses with established reputations and capabilities in high-quality production and service fulfilment in similar sectors can leverage such contracts for their growth and expansion in public sector dealings.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5467 OD laser for HK

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to provide the Particle Physics Department with laser driver system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb28
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078128-2025
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
£104,791 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 10 Mar 2026 1-6 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASER 2000 (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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