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UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Jan 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply of optical filters under the contract title "UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter." This procurement, which falls under the goods category with the CPV classification of optical filters, was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, signed on 9th January 2026, commenced on 19th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th May 2026. This procurement process reflects the specialised needs of the authority for bespoke products proven to meet the optical performance required for their Polychromators. The contract was awarded to Alluxa, a supplier based in Santa Rosa, United States.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision optical components, particularly those specialised in producing bespoke optical filters. Companies capable of offering similar specialised goods or with the expertise to develop customised optical solutions will find such opportunities particularly relevant for growth. Although this tender was awarded without competition, having a track record of bespoke solutions aligned with specific technical requirements could position businesses favourably for future similar opportunities. Engaging with central government procurement processes such as this can provide critical exposure and potential for long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter

Notice Description

UKAEA has the requirement for the supply of optical filters to be used in the build of Polychromators. The optical filters from Alluxa are a bespoke product proven to be suitable for our application based on the performance of our Polychromators used on MAST-U that were built using identical optical filters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003970-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38623000 - Optical filters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,675 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 May 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 ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jordan Luker
Contact Email
jordan.luker@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLUXA

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