---
title: "CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585d5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-12"
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# CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585d5

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), pertains to the supply of "CSP25159 - Laser Demonstration Samples" and falls under the industry category of laser goods. This contract was executed at their location in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out directly without competition due to technical reasons, indicating it is below the threshold value. Key dates include the contract's active period starting on 5th August 2025 and concluding on 12th December 2025, with the award notice published on 12th August 2025. The process is now at the award stage, with VIAVI Solutions Inc serving as the supplier for this procurement.

This tender can engage businesses involved in the laser technology sector, especially those that specialise in high-precision or unique laser demonstration products. Given the focus on a direct award without competition, other businesses can identify the technical requirements and suppliers' unique capabilities potentially to innovate or offer complementary solutions. Large-scale suppliers or those intent on exploring niche technological fields would find this an opportunity worth noting, although future engagements may demand more competitive pitches to vie for similar procurement opportunities with UKRI or similar public authorities.

## 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 required. Contract details notice for the supply of Laser Demonstration Samples, Coating design and sample coating to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047931-2025 |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | VIAVI SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047931-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047931-2025
  12th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.viavisolutions.com/osp
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/

## Provenance

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