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UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jan 2026 at 19:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators." This procurement falls under the industry category of optical instruments and was awarded to Exail SAS, headquartered in Besançon, France. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The contracting stage has now reached completion, with the contract set to remain active from 19th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. The main procurement category was goods, specifically targeting the acquisition of electro-optic phase modulators for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in optical instruments and technologies. Companies equipped with the capability to supply cutting-edge electro-optic solutions would find this contract beneficial. Those with a focus on research and development or with previous experience in collaborating with public authorities might find particular synergy. The structured and formal procurement process, as demonstrated by UKRI, encourages compliance and innovation, creating a favourable environment for businesses looking to expand their reach in government contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators

Notice Description

procurement of Electro-optic Phase Modulators

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060826
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004118-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

EXAIL

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