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CSP26632 - Glacier Glasses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is for the procurement titled "CSP26632 - Glacier Glasses" handled by UK Research and Innovation, classified under public authority in the central government sector. Based in Swindon, United Kingdom, this procurement falls under the industry category of sunglasses and the goods procurement category. Using a limited competition method, this process has now reached the contract award stage. The procurement was initiated from a tender, with significant dates including a contract signing on 5th July 2026 and a delivery period from 6th July to 17th July 2026.

This procurement presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying optical and eyewear products. The tender's limited competition nature might interest small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that can leverage niche capabilities or specialised products like glacier glasses. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality sunglasses can benefit, enhancing their portfolios and strengthening their ties with central government contracts in the UK. The contract valued at £12,155.40 has been awarded to Julbo SAS, indicating a focus on specialised optical products.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26632 - Glacier Glasses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement:- Glacier Glasses

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c55b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063714-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33733000 - Sunglasses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,155 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 30 days
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 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

JULBO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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