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CSP26689 - Ion Beam Coatings

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Aug 2026 at 06:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26689 - Ion Beam Coatings" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, in coordination with UK Shared Business Services Ltd. The procurement focused on the services category, specifically the repair and maintenance of audio-visual and optical equipment, and took place in Swindon, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded on 31st July 2026, and the procurement method was a limited competition, below threshold. The award status is complete with a contract value of £43,764.41 GBP. The contract period is from 10th August 2026 to 1st February 2027.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and audio-visual equipment services. It is particularly suited for enterprises with expertise in ion beam coatings, especially those capable of delivering repair and maintenance services. Companies like Laseroptik GmbH, which was awarded this tender as the supplier, demonstrate the potential for larger businesses within the European market to engage with UK central government projects. These contracts can significantly enhance business growth by offering a foothold in government-related service sectors, fostering long-term relationships with major public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26689 - Ion Beam Coatings

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of ion beam coatings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d979
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072967-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£43,764 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 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 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

LASEROPTIK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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