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UKRI-5980 Supply of HASO Wavefront Sensors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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26 Mar 2026 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of HASO wavefront sensors. The contract, structured as a direct procurement method, was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and it pertains to the industry category of optical instruments. The transaction, labelled UKRI-5980, is centred around Swindon, Wiltshire, and the contract spans a period from 25th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award was formalised on 25th March 2026, and involves the procurement of goods, notably optical instruments, with Laser Components UK Ltd being the designated supplier. The procurement process culminated in an active contract valued at £60,230, exclusive of VAT.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the optical instruments sector. Laser Components UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to engage with substantial government departments like UKRI. Businesses specialising in optical technology and offering competitive pricing are well-positioned to look for similar opportunities to expand their market presence in public sector procurement. Moreover, companies located in or near Swindon, Wiltshire, or those with a focus on supplying high-quality scientific instruments have the chance to liaise with UKRI and become part of their supply chain in future similar tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5980 Supply of HASO Wavefront Sensors

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed the supplier to provide replacement HASO wavefront sensors compatible to our current system for the Central Laser Facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06758a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028090-2026
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,230 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

LASER COMPONENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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