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UKRI-5866 High Order Deformable Mirror

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for a project titled "UKRI-5866 High Order Deformable Mirror," intended for the Royal Observatory Lab in Edinburgh. The project falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the primary focus on the goods needed for scientific endeavors. The procurement method employed was direct, specifically below threshold without competition, signifying a streamlined selection process. The award was finalised on 13 March 2026 and subsequently signed on the same date, indicating an efficient transition to the contract phase. The entire procurement process was conducted in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom, under UKRI as the buying organisation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision and high-tech optical goods, particularly those capable of providing advanced scientific equipment. Given that the procurement was achieved without open competition, businesses with established relationships or credentials with public authorities may find particular success in similar processes. For large-scale suppliers such as Bertin Alpao, which was awarded the contract, it showcases the potential for securing lucrative agreements within the scientific and research sector, offering an avenue for bolstering reputation and expanding service portfolios within the UK and European markets.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5866 High Order Deformable Mirror

Notice Description

This contract entails the procurement of high order deformable mirror for the Royal Observatory Lab in Edinburgh

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067fd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032756-2026
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
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
£89,240 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 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

BERTIN ALPAO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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