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UKRI-5695 STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Sep 2026 at 14:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a post-compressor diagnostics telescope chamber for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Central Laser Facility (STFC CLF). This is a specialised scientific equipment supply within the astronomical and optical instruments category, intended for use in post-compressor diagnostics. The requirement covers the chamber itself rather than a general facilities-management or construction service. UKRI, a central government public authority, is the buying organisation. The awarded supplier, Alca Technology Srl, is based in Schio, Italy. The procurement relates to one completed requirement and its subject is relevant to manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers and technical integrators working with telescope or optical diagnostic apparatus.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. Alca Technology Srl received the award for the single lot. The contract was signed on 4 September 2026 and has an active contract period from 4 September 2026 to 12 April 2027. Its value is EUR 131,000 gross. The award is for goods, and the relevant classification is astronomical and optical instruments. The awarded contract is held by Alca Technology Srl. The process used a limited procedure rather than an open competition, so it demonstrates UKRI’s route for sourcing this specialised, below-threshold equipment requirement.

This procurement is useful market evidence for suppliers of specialised astronomical and optical equipment, particularly businesses able to design, manufacture or integrate telescope chambers used in scientific diagnostics. A credible competitor for a future requirement from UKRI or the STFC CLF would need to show a product closely aligned with post-compressor diagnostic applications, technical understanding of optical instrumentation and the capacity to deliver a complete specialist equipment package. The award also indicates demand at a substantial equipment-supply scale and that UKRI has used a below-threshold limited competition for this type of purchase. Suppliers should therefore be prepared to demonstrate relevant technical experience and respond through a selective route.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5695 STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

Notice Description

Provision of STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f398
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084459-2026
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
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

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£131,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 6-12 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

Alca Technology SRL

Further Information

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