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UKRI-5572 Cube Cavity Dual Axis Assembly

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the contracting of a "Cube Cavity Dual Axis Assembly" under the legal basis of the 2023/54 UKPGA. The buying organisation, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, is a central government public authority. This tender falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, targeting the location in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region UKJ14. The procurement stage is in its Award phase, with the contract having been signed on 22nd December 2025, and active until 16th March 2026. The procurement method was limited, under a below-threshold limited competition process.

This tender offers potential business growth opportunities, primarily for companies specialised in precision equipment manufacturing. Large-scale enterprises like the winning supplier, Stable Laser Systems, Inc., which operate in the laboratory and optical equipment sectors, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, particularly those with experience in cross-border contracts due to the international facet of this award. Given the focused nature of the procurement method, businesses with the capability to meet specific and technical requirements can position themselves competitively for future opportunities with UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5572 Cube Cavity Dual Axis Assembly

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of Cube Cavity Dual Axis Assembly for STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061453
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009004-2026
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

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
£56,921 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 16 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 & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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

STABLE LASER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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