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CSP26920 - Spherical mirror

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Oct 2026 at 09:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a spherical mirror, a specialist optical component, for supply in the United Kingdom. The requirement was for the mirror itself; no further technical specification or intended application is described. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf as its shared service provider. The procurement was categorised as a goods purchase, with the item classified as a mirror (CPV 38622000). The stated delivery country is the United Kingdom, but no more specific delivery location is identified. This is a focused supply requirement rather than a broader works or service contract, so businesses should assess their ability to manufacture or supply spherical mirrors against the buyer’s detailed technical requirements before drawing conclusions about fit.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected Manx Precision Optics Limited following a competitive quotation exercise conducted through a limited competition, below the relevant threshold. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and runs from 15 October 2026 to 30 April 2027. Its value is £27,096 excluding VAT, or £32,515.20 including VAT. The process was arranged as a single lot, covering supply of the spherical mirror. The award data identifies the selected supplier but does not state a separate award date or explain how quotations were scored. No eligibility requirements or evaluation criteria are recorded in the procurement details. The stated outcome is an active contract with Manx Precision Optics Limited; there is no indication that the award was cancelled or the contract terminated.

For optical manufacturers and specialist component suppliers, this purchase is evidence that UKRI buys spherical mirrors through a below-threshold limited competition and competitive quotation route. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the capability to produce or source spherical mirrors to the buyer’s technical specification, together with reliable quality control and supply arrangements. The award went to Manx Precision Optics Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise, showing that a specialist supplier can meet the requirement; it does not establish that the work is reserved for SMEs. The contract is a focused, single-item goods supply, so relevant capability is more important than a broad service offer. Suppliers with optical manufacturing or precision-supply experience would be best placed to assess whether they can satisfy the detailed specification and delivery needs when this buyer’s requirement returns to market. ઉપલ

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP26920 - Spherical mirror

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Spherical mirror to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078820
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097282-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,096 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 30 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
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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