---
title: "GSS25339 - NPL laser system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ade"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ade"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ade.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ade.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-05-01"
---

# GSS25339 - NPL laser system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ade

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ade)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ade.json)

## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research and Innovation, in conjunction with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, revolved around the acquisition of a NPL laser system. The industry category is centred on laser diodes, with the contract awarded directly due to the absence of alternatives capable of supplying the required goods. Located in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded on 29th April 2025 and is valid until 13th August 2025. The procurement was completed without competition below the threshold, under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54, highlighting a unique and specialised supply need. The role of the buyer is filled by UK Research and Innovation, a prominent public authority within central government.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge optical and laser technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises such as Toptica Photonics AG, the successful supplier from Germany. The contract emphasises direct procurement methods, favouring niche technical expertise, which suggests that businesses innovating in related fields could benefit from aligning their offerings with specialised needs of central governmental bodies. Such opportunities could propel growth by establishing partnerships and delivering high-value, customised solutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods and works required UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Laser Diodes to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018225-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,950 |

## 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712348 - Laser diodes

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 07:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018225-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018225-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ade. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ade.json.