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UKRI-6275 Dazzler HR45-650-1100 programmable filter

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Aug 2026 at 14:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a programmable dispersion filter, specifically the Dazzler HR45-650-1100 model. This is specialist scientific equipment used to control or modify the dispersion of light, with applications in laser and optical laboratory work. The purchase falls within goods, covering lasers and laboratory, optical and precision equipment. UKRI is a central government public authority responsible for research and innovation programmes. The equipment is to be delivered in the United Kingdom. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, specialist distributors and scientific equipment suppliers serving research laboratories, laser facilities and organisations using advanced optical systems. Businesses with experience supplying programmable filters or closely related laser and precision optical equipment are the most directly aligned with this procurement.

The procurement has been completed and the contract was awarded to Fastlite. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The award was made on 4 August 2026 and the contract was signed on the same date. The active contract runs from 6 August 2026 to 8 December 2026. Its value is EUR 69,000 gross. The award covers the single requirement for the Dazzler HR45-650-1100 programmable dispersion filter. The tender and its single lot are recorded as complete, while the award and contract are active. Fastlite is based in Antibes, France. This outcome shows that UKRI procured the equipment through a non-competitive below-threshold route rather than an open tender.

This procurement is useful market evidence for suppliers of programmable dispersion filters, laser systems and specialist laboratory optical equipment. A credible competitor for a similar UKRI requirement would need to provide the specified type of programmable filter, demonstrate a close technical fit with advanced research and laser applications, and support delivery of specialist precision equipment to a UK research setting. Manufacturers and authorised distributors with established access to recognised laser and optical product lines would be well placed. The award also shows that UKRI buys highly specialised equipment as a standalone goods requirement and may use a direct, below-threshold route. Suppliers should therefore monitor UKRI’s research-equipment needs and be ready to explain product suitability clearly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-6275 Dazzler HR45-650-1100 programmable filter

Notice Description

UKRI-6275 Dazzler HR45-650-1100 programmable dispersion filter

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073723-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2026 - 8 Dec 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
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
Postcode Area
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

Fastlite

Further Information

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