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Replacement Long Polariser for Larmor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Oct 2026 at 08:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) bought a bespoke replacement pair of one-metre-long polarising supermirror V-cavities for the Larmor beamline at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. These precision scientific instruments support the beamline’s ongoing operation. The requirement is specialist laboratory and optical equipment, rather than general-purpose supplies. The procurement concerns the replacement components as a pair; no wider installation or maintenance service is described.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to SwissNeutronics AG. UKRI used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The contract was signed on 8 October 2026 and runs from 8 October 2026 to 16 March 2027. Its value is £70,480 excluding VAT (£84,576 including VAT). The procurement was a single lot for the replacement polariser pair. No separate award date or evaluation criteria are stated in the published details.

For suppliers competing for a similar requirement from UKRI, credibility would depend on the ability to design and supply bespoke, one-metre polarising supermirror V-cavities for a neutron-science beamline. The buyer’s selection of a specialist optics supplier indicates demand for precision components tailored to the Larmor beamline and suitable for its continuing operation. Relevant suppliers are those able to deliver this specific scientific equipment, rather than providers of general laboratory consumables or unrelated beamline services. The award was made directly without competition, so this outcome does not demonstrate a competitive evaluation or identify scored technical, price or qualification criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Replacement Long Polariser for Larmor

Notice Description

A replacement pair of bespoke 1m long polarising supermirror v-cavities are required for the ongoing operation of the Larmor beamline at the ISIS neutron and muon source.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096766-2026
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
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,480 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 16 Mar 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 & 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

SwissNeutronics AG

Further Information

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