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LISA - Optic Substrates

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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30 Jun 2026 at 15:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focused on the acquisition of optic substrates for the LISA Engineering Model, with the procurement taking place in the goods category. The buying organisation is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. This limited competition tender is part of a complete procurement stage where the process was marked as complete on 30th June 2026, with the contract period running until 20th October 2026. The project was carried out under the legal basis specified by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method chosen was "Below threshold - limited competition," indicating a select number of suitable suppliers were involved.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in manufacturing astronomical and optical instruments, as indicated by the CPV classification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with capabilities in optical goods, such as Optik Krombach Freiburg GmbH, will find such opportunities well-matched to their operational strengths. With a contract value of €74,848.9, there is potential for suppliers to strengthen their relationships with central government public authorities and gain valuable experience in projects with a European scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LISA - Optic Substrates

Notice Description

Optic substrates for the LISA Engineering Model

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c08c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061424-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,848 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 20 Oct 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

OPTIK KROMBACH FREIBURG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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