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CSP26007 - Vacuum Compatible High Precision Stages for the Recombination Mirror for AMO Beamline

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2026 at 12:01

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, has recently concluded a procurement process titled "CSP26007 - Vacuum Compatible High Precision Stages for the Recombination Mirror for AMO Beamline." This procurement primarily falls under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment" category and was conducted using a direct procurement method due to technical exclusivity, without any competitive process. The contract was signed on 9th January 2026 and the delivery is expected to occur between 13th January and 27th February 2026. The supplier, SmarAct GmbH from Germany, will deliver the specified high precision stages required for optical alignment within a vacuum chamber at a contracted value of 19,520 EUR.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in highly technical goods and services, particularly those with expertise in vacuum-compatible technologies and precision equipment. Companies operating within the optical and laboratory equipment sector, especially those offering innovative and niche solutions, would find themselves well-situated to compete for similar future procurements. Engaging with such specialized contracts can bolster a business's portfolio and reputation, ensuring greater recognition and potential business expansion in technologically demanding markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26007 - Vacuum Compatible High Precision Stages for the Recombination Mirror for AMO Beamline

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Brief Description of Requirement The facility intends to purchase a compact, high vacuum compatible, 3 axis motorized stage for aligning an optical mirror inside a vacuum chamber. This application requires high precision, excellent repeatability, a compact footprint, and closed loop control. Piezo based stages are the most suitable technology to meet these requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003063-2026
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
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

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
£19,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 27 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

SMARACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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