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CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under a limited competition framework. The contract, involving the supply of electric sensors, notably within the industry category for sensors, is located in the United Kingdom, particularly in Swindon. The procurement framework follows the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54 and was executed using a below-threshold limited competition method. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 12th January 2026 and set to remain active until 10th March 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity in this process, with Lambda Photometrics Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or supplying electric sensors. The limited competition framework indicates that niche market players or businesses with specialised products have a strategic advantage. Companies in the electric sensor industry that meet the specific functional requirements outlined by UKRI could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capability to fulfil government contracts. The successful execution of this contract by Lambda Photometrics Ltd exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure public sector contracts, thus offering an avenue for expanding their business operations and clientele.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Wavefront sensor to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06054a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002932-2026
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,034 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 10 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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