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CSP26715 - Imaging System Lenses

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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05 Aug 2026 at 07:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for imaging system lenses through a limited competition, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, ID CSP26715, was awarded on 31st July 2026 with an active award status. KNIGHT OPTICAL (UK) LIMITED, an SME, has been selected as the supplier. The procurement was carried out with a "limited" method due to being below threshold, and the entire process is documented with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract's delivery covers the region of UK and operates from 31st July to 5th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for further business growth within the optical and laboratory equipment sector. SMEs and companies that specialise in high-precision optical systems and lenses will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this limited competition environment. This project not only reinforces existing capabilities but also opens doors for potential expansion and collaboration opportunities with important public bodies, given the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26715 - Imaging System Lenses

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for imaging system lenses.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dbd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073930-2026
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,118 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 5 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 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

KNIGHT OPTICAL (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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