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CSP26770 - Laser Optics

UK Research and Innovation

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12 Aug 2026 at 08:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation procured specialised laser optics goods for the LCF, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider for UK Research and Innovation. The appointed supplier, Manx Precision Optics Ltd, is based in the Isle of Man and is recorded as an SME. The requirement is for specialist optical equipment rather than general laboratory supplies, so relevant businesses are manufacturers, distributors or specialist suppliers able to provide precision laser optics for research or laboratory use.

The procurement has been completed and awarded under a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The buyer concluded that there was no competition for technical reasons and that only one supplier could provide the goods. Manx Precision Optics Ltd received the award for the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 11 August 2026. The contract runs from 11 August 2026 to 11 November 2026. Its value is £23,560 excluding VAT and £28,272 including VAT. The award was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, reflecting the stated technical exclusivity of the required supplier.

For competitors, this award indicates a focused requirement for specialist laser-optics supply to UK Research and Innovation, at a relatively small, short-term contract scale. A credible future supplier would need demonstrable capability in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with particular strength in laser optics and research-related applications. Technical distinctiveness is central: the buyer treated the requirement as available from only one supplier for technical reasons. Businesses seeking similar work should therefore be able to evidence proprietary or highly specialised products, technical expertise, product compatibility and reliable supply to UK locations. A smaller specialist business can be relevant, as the appointed supplier is recorded as an SME. Experience supporting research organisations would also strengthen credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26770 - Laser Optics

Notice Description

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement Specialised supplier for LCF for Laser Optics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£23,560 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2026 - 11 Nov 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

Manx Precision Optics Ltd

Further Information

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