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CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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20 Jan 2026 at 12:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum" falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum with motorized stages for moving an optical mirror in a vacuum chamber. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and signed on 18 January 2026. The contract runs from 19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 and the procurement method used was a limited competition, aimed at below-threshold procurements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of supplying such goods on a competitive scale. Given that the procurement was conducted through a limited competition, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, SmarAct GmbH from Germany, have viable opportunities to expand their business presence in the UK. Companies with expertise in the integration of motorized stages in vacuum environments are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum

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 and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum with compatible motorized stages for moving an optical mirror in a vacuum chamber.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0609e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004793-2026
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

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
£40,410 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 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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