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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by UK Research and Innovation has resulted in the award of a contract for the project titled "CSP26580 - Chamber Roof Viewing Window." The procurement, categorised under goods and specifically related to windows, was targeted to fulfil requirements in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete following a limited competition process, and the contract was signed on 4th June 2026, with the performance period ending on 4th August 2026. The contract, valued at £18,994 excluding VAT, was awarded to Manx Precision Optics Limited, a company located in the Isle of Man.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in precision manufacturing and optics, particularly those able to supply customised windows as required by the procuring entity. Firms operating within the manufacturing sector could significantly benefit from engaging in similar public contracts as they offer stable and predictable revenue streams. The limited competition aspect suggests that suppliers capable of delivering high-quality goods at competitive prices are well-positioned to compete in such procurements. The awarded contract underscores the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to succeed in securing public contracts, fostering growth and enhancing their reputation within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

CSP26580 - Chamber Roof Viewing Window

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. the chosen supplier was based on price.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06baa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058762-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

44221100 - Windows

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,994 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 4 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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