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title: "9003203 - Supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 Mirror Systems"
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buyer: "DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED"
published: "2026-01-08"
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# 9003203 - Supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 Mirror Systems

Buyer: DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587b8

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## Summary

Diamond Light Source Limited, a central government public authority located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of K14 SWIFT Beamline M1 and M2 mirror systems. The procurement falls under the industry category of scientific research and optical instruments, specifically mirrors. The contract, with an open procedure procurement method, was awarded to Instrument Design Technology Limited, an SME based in Widnes. The contract encompasses the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of advanced optical equipment to support significant upgrades to the Diamond-II facility. The procurement stage was finalised with the contract signing on 17th December 2025, and the work is set to be carried out until 12th July 2027.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for growth, notably for businesses in the engineering, manufacturing, and technology sectors that specialise in producing high-precision optical components. SMEs capable of delivering innovative solutions and meeting stringent technical and quality criteria were particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. By engaging in this project, businesses can showcase their expertise in state-of-the-art technological applications, gain exposure in advanced scientific research projects, and potentially secure future contracts within the sector. The £736,000 contract presents an opportunity for businesses to enhance their profile and establish connections with leading research facilities.

## Notice

Located on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire, Diamond Light Source (DLS) is a leading-edge facility for science, engineering and innovation. Diamond allows researchers from academia and industry to investigate the structure and behaviour of the world around us at the atomic and molecular level. To continue delivering the world changing science that Diamond enables, the facility is being upgraded to Diamond-II, a coordinated programme of development that combines a major machine upgrade with new instruments and complementary improvements to optics, detectors, sample environment and delivery capabilities, and computing, as well as integrated and correlative methods. This will be transformative in speed and spatial resolution and will offer users streamlined access to enhanced instruments for life and physical sciences. The scope of the contract is for the design, supply of material, manufacture, assembly, test and delivery of two mirrors and their position adjustment systems for the K14 Beamline. The minimum scope of the contract is the design, manufacture, test, and delivery of: * M1 - upward reflecting, vertical collimating, white beam mirror & mechanics. * M2 - downward reflecting, toroidal focussing, monochromatic beam mirror & mechanics. * Cooling arrangements. * Vacuum system * Support system * Interface to beamline services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 12 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £736,000 |
| Contracts value | £736,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIAMOND LIGHT SOURCE LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTRUMENT DESIGN TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38622000 - Mirrors

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2026 at 11:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001399-2026
- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080223-2025
- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048674-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001399-2026
  8th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080223-2025
  5th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048674-2025
  14th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk
  Visit our web page: https://tenders.diamond.ac.uk Here Suppliers are requried to complete a one-off simple registration form. You are then able to login to register an interest against the tender and download the Tender Documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.idtnet.co.uk
- https://diamondtenders@diamond.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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