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UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:10

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating," underlining their requirement for coating development of 10 parts for Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) testing conducted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This contract was principally categorised under the "goods" category and was executed within the limited procurement method specified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contracting process, located in Swindon, Wiltshire in the United Kingdom, has been finalised with Compagnie Industrielle Des Lasers CILAS, based in France, as the supplier. The contract, active from 19th December 2025 to 30th April 2026, has a gross value of EUR 42,648. The tender involves activities related to coating materials, with delivery in the region UKJ14, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in materials science, particularly those involved in advanced coatings for scientific applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on research and development in materials that meet the specific criterion of laser-induced damage threshold testing would find this tender particularly lucrative. Opportunities are most suited for firms capable of providing specialised goods within the European market, fitting the limited competition criteria. As a contract facilitated by a UK central government body, it offers inclusion in high-stake projects within the scientific and technology innovation sector, potentially serving as a significant growth platform for interested business entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating

Notice Description

Coating development of 10 parts for LIDT testing for STFC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f96c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084503-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113330 - Coating materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 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 & 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

COMPAGNIE INDUSTRIELLE DES LASERS CILAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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