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UKRI-6146 LISA 2nd Facility CMM

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Jul 2026 at 10:17

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 13:31

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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26 Jun 2026 at 13:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of two high Coordinate Measuring Machines for the LISA Optical Bench dual integration facility, being constructed at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. This process falls under the industry category of measuring instruments, particularly within the goods procurement sector. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI completed the procurement process using a direct award method due to technical compatibility reasons. The contract, valued at £662,163, was awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, located in Telford, Shropshire. It covers the period from 9th July 2026 to 29th January 2027, with the final contract signed on 9th July 2026, marking the move to the contract execution stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and integration of precision measurement instruments, particularly those with expertise in high-level technical compatibility and maintenance operations. Large enterprises like Hexagon Metrology Ltd, known for their established track record in the sector, would benefit from such projects due to demanding technical specifications and potential for extending technological solutions. Companies in this industry striving for growth may look to similar future tenders where their services could meet high compatibility needs, thus establishing long-term government partnerships and enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6146 LISA 2nd Facility CMM

Notice Description

Supply, installation and commissioning of two high Coordinate Measuring Machines for the LISA Optical Bench dual integration facility currently being constructed at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh.

Procurement Information

A change of supplier would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064591-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£551,803 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£551,803 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

HEXAGON METROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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