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UKRI-5497 - Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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02 Dec 2025 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the service maintenance of the North Quantel glass laser system. The tender, titled "UKRI-5497 – Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system," falls under the services industry category, specifically repair and maintenance services, as classified by the CPV code 50000000. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, reflecting the urgent repair needs of the laser system. The award has been made, and the contract is set for commencement from December 2, 2025, with an end date of January 31, 2026. The award notice was published on December 2, 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision optical repairs and maintenance services. As UKRI is a central government authority, engaging with them could lead to future procurements in high-tech and research-related services. The contract was awarded to Photonic Solutions, indicating that businesses with expertise in photonics and laser systems would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Additionally, SMEs with capabilities in high-tech equipment servicing could find potential growth in collaborating with governmental research organisations like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5497 - Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system

Notice Description

to perform essential maintenance and re-commissioning of the North Quantel pump laser. This system has recently suffered catastrophic optical damage to a number of optical components and is in need of full service and re-commissioning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed17
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078986-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Photonic Solutions

Further Information

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