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title: "GSS25225 - Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04f837"
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published: "2025-03-25"
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# GSS25225 - Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f837

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of an optic coating machine, with a 1500 mm diameter for laser applications, classified under the industry category of specialist optical instruments and metal-spraying machinery. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 25 March 2025, following a direct procurement method without competition, as there were no reasonable alternatives available. The contract valued at EUR 17,800 was signed with Safran Reosc, a large supplier based in Saint-Pierre-du-Perray, France, with the contract period running from 19 March 2025 to 16 May 2025.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical and coating technologies. Though this particular tender was concluded without competition, businesses capable of delivering high-precision specialist optical instruments or metal-spraying machinery may find similar future opportunities. Companies with innovative solutions in these areas should stay informed of potential requirements from central governmental authorities like UK Research and Innovation to maximise their prospects for engagement in high-value technical procurements.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition - there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. UKRI had a requirement for a Optic coating machine 1500 mm diameter for a laser.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011034-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,800 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFRAN REOSC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
- 42665000 - Metal-spraying machinery

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 09:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011034-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011034-2025
  25th March 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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