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UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Jul 2026 at 15:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed the procurement process under the title "UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping." The procurement falls within the industry category of specialist optical instruments, specifically aiming to procure objective lenses for trapping Rubidium and Caesium atoms. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2026, with the procurement method being "limited" due to it being below the competition threshold. The contract was signed on 14th July 2026 with Kingsview Optical Ltd, a large supplier located in Rye, East Sussex. The contract covers a period from 14th July to 6th October 2026. The delivery is set for the UK region UKJ14.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses involved in the production and supply of specialised optical instruments. Companies that can offer customised manufacturing solutions, particularly those adept in optics for scientific applications, would find this procurement beneficial. It represents a significant opportunity for suppliers with the capability to produce high-precision optical instruments to engage with major research organisations and expand their foothold in public sector contracts. The limited competition nature of the procurement method indicates potential ease of entry for businesses with robust offerings in niche markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping

Notice Description

Objective lenses for single atom trapping of Rubidium and Caesium atoms - customised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cd3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067422-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 6 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
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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

KINGSVIEW OPTICAL

Further Information

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