---
title: "UKRI-5059 MinFLUX Laser Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b3e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# UKRI-5059 MinFLUX Laser Replacement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b3e

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The tender titled "UKRI-5059 MinFLUX Laser Replacement" is in the award and contract stage, addressing the goods category, specifically lasers. The procurement has a direct method approach, completed without competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract was signed on 2nd July 2025, with a performance period from 3rd July 2025 to 29th August 2025. The awarded supplier is Abberior Instruments GmbH from Germany, indicating a cross-border procurement activity.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in laser manufacturing or supply, particularly those looking to engage with government agencies in high-tech innovation sectors. The direct procurement approach suggests a niche or specialised need, where large, experienced suppliers like Abberior Instruments might have a competitive advantage due to their scale and capability to deliver specific laser technology. Companies in the laser and optical equipment sector would do well to monitor such procurement activities for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

UKRI-5059 UK Research and Innovation have a requirement for a replacement laser on existing equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038283-2025 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,212 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | ABBERIOR INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038283-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038283-2025
  8th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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