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UKRI-5972 IBS coatings for LISA optics

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Mar 2026 at 12:31

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the contracting of goods, specifically related to IBS coatings for LISA optics. Designated under the reference number UKRI-5972, this tender falls into the industry category of coating materials as per the CPV classification. UKRI, a central government public authority, has its office in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Although the tender was initiated with limited competition below the threshold, the procurement stage is complete, following the contract’s active status. The contract began on 26th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with the supplier, Laser Components UK Ltd, being based in Braintree, UK.

This tender serves as a promising avenue for large-scale businesses specialising in coating materials, tooling, and optical testing. It offers an opportunity for business growth through engagement with a prestigious contracting authority like UKRI. With a contract value amounting to £110,850 excluding tax, businesses proficient in delivering goods and services in this niche can leverage such opportunities for expanding their market presence within the UK region of UKM75. Companies with the capacity to handle precise technical specifications and offer innovative coating solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5972 IBS coatings for LISA optics

Notice Description

Coating jobs plus tooling and testing for the LISA optics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0677d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029089-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113330 - Coating materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,850 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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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

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