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CSP26411 - Chameleon Ultra II

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2026 at 08:52

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the UK Research and Innovation, which has awarded a contract for the service Agreement Renewal Bronze level for Chameleon Ultra II. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically lasers, and is conducted through a direct procurement method, below threshold without competition. It is located in Swindon, United Kingdom, with the contracting stage marked as complete. Key dates include a contract signing on the 1st of April 2026, and the contract period runs from the 13th of May 2026 to the 13th of May 2027. The supplier involved is Coherent Europe B.V., and the contract has been valued at £20,590 GBP.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers specialising in laser technology to work with UK Research and Innovation, a central government authority, providing a steady business relationship throughout the award period. While the contract is directly awarded and does not invite competition, similar upcoming projects may benefit businesses dealing in high-tech laser systems. Companies equipped to deliver specialised goods may see growth through direct engagements with public authorities seeking such specialised services. This contract should interest small and medium enterprises that are well-positioned to supply critical technology components efficiently and reliably.

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Notice Title

CSP26411 - Chameleon Ultra II

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition, this is for service Agreement Renewal Bronze level for our Chameleon Ultra II.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068932
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036899-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,590 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 13 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COHERENT EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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