---
title: "GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05014d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-04-11"
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# GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05014d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, has concluded the procurement process for the "GSS25287 - Components for Space Weather Coronagraph" project. The procurement falls within the public authority - central government industry category. A limited competition procurement method was used, targeting the supply and delivery of astronomical and optical instruments. The contract, valued at approximately £30,215.3 (gross), was awarded to Aerco Limited. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 9th April 2025 to 26th September 2025, and the contract was signed on 8th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs involved in the supply of specialised components such as astronomical and optical instruments. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolios and demonstrate their capability to handle sophisticated technological requirements. Firms interested in public sector contracts and looking to collaborate with influential entities like UKRI would find this procurement an ideal fit, opening pathways to further opportunities in the UK and potentially larger markets.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of Components for Space Weather Coronagraph.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2025 - 26 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,182 |

## 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 | AERCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 11:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2025
  11th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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