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CSP25684 - APE PulseCheck NX 50 Autocorrelator

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract titled "CSP25684 - APE PulseCheck NX 50 Autocorrelator," within the industry category focused on laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement, conducted via a limited competition method, falls under the goods procurement classification. The contract, identified by document ID "083680-2025," was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd. The contracting period spans from 16 December 2025 to 3 February 2026, with the award officially activated on 12 December 2025. Situated in Swindon, the buying organisation and its partners are central government public authorities.

This tender creates lucrative opportunities for SMEs, especially those specialising in optical and laboratory equipment supply, as Photonic Solutions Ltd exemplifies. Companies capable of delivering advanced autocorrelation technologies and robust data processing solutions might find growth prospects in similar procurements. Harnessing this specialised product as a case study could pave the way for winning future contracts from governmental bodies, particularly those in the research and technology sectors. Businesses are encouraged to explore provisions suitable for central government authorities to increase their competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25684 - APE PulseCheck NX 50 Autocorrelator

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement APE PulseCheck NX 50 Autocorrelator with Industry-leading autocorrelation features and functionality paired with extensive data processing options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f77c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083680-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£26,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 3 Feb 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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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