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UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Dec 2025 at 09:09

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in central government, has completed a procurement process for an XUV Phase Retarder with the contract title "UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder". This tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically classified under "Mirrors" in the industry sector. The procurement was handled directly due to technical compatibility needing only one available supplier, UltraFast Innovations GmbH, located in München, Georgia. The contract, valued at £32,785.08, started on 17th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th February 2026. UKRI's procurement office, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, managed this process without competition, below the threshold, under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale suppliers in the optical components and phase retarder manufacturing industries to understand the precise technical requirements appreciated by UKRI. Although the process was not open for competitive bidding, businesses in relevant sectors can gain insight into the demands and specifications outlined by UKRI for future procurement opportunities. Suppliers with a proven track record and capability in manufacturing ultrafast optical instruments would be particularly equipped to cater to UKRI or similar organisations' technical needs. For companies aiming to grow in government procurement markets, understanding bespoke requirements can help in preparation for upcoming tenders that might allow more competitive participation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for an ultrafast XUV phase retarder. Due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f638
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083119-2025
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

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,785 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2025 - 13 Feb 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
Not specified

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

ULTRAFAST INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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