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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70c482a7-1651-4430-bf07-b8fcb216914d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically its Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter" project. This award notice pertains to the manufacturing of highFinesse laser and electronic systems as per specific specifications. The contract was awarded to HighFinesse GmbH with a total value of £75,000. The procurement was conducted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and falls under the industry category of Specialist Optical Instruments (CPV code: 38636000). The contract period will commence on 7 October 2024 and conclude on 28 February 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the optical instruments sector, especially those capable of manufacturing specialized laser and electronic systems. While the procurement was not open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it was suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in creating high-precision optical technology would find this type of procurement process advantageous for demonstrating their expertise and securing future contracts in similar high-specification fields.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to manufacture a highFinesse laser and electronic systems to a specific specification. This was procured in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 b ii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc302e2-923f-4b71-881e-dc303ad0866a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIGHFINESSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc302e2-923f-4b71-881e-dc303ad0866a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc302e2-923f-4b71-881e-dc303ad0866a
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=894122453
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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