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title: "UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058177"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058177

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5070 Super MuSR Variable Aperture" was conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract involves the design, build, and commissioning of a variable aperture, specifically in the industry category of optical instruments, including camera lenses. The procurement method employed was limited competition below threshold, and the process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 11 July 2025. The contract period extends from 14 July 2025 to 1 December 2025, with a gross value of £66,180.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in engineering and manufacturing optical instruments. The contract was awarded to Huxley Bertram Engineering Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Waterbeach, United Kingdom, indicating that businesses with expertise in designing and producing complex optical systems are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. As UKRI is a key entity in research and development, businesses that can provide innovative solutions to meet stringent requirements can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio and establish themselves within the central government sector.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to design, build and commission a variable aperture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046104-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,150 |

## 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 | HUXLEY BERTRAM ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 38651100 - Camera lenses

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 11:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046104-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046104-2025
  5th August 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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