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title: "CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0587c3"
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published: "2025-08-14"
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# CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587c3

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined involves UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a direct method without competition due to technical constraints, where only a specific supplier could fulfil the requirements. The contract titled "CSP25216 - Plasma Mirrors" was for the supply of plasma mirrors, with the process now complete. This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Key dates included the contract signing on 10th August 2025 with its active period from 11th to 14th August 2025.

This contract presents specialised business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs equipped to supply unique optical laboratory goods. Businesses like Manx Precision Optics Ltd, awarded the contract, would benefit from adaptability and innovation in optical technology. Companies with similar capabilities or those seeking to develop a niche in precision optical equipment would be well-positioned for such direct procurement opportunities, especially when technical specificity is paramount.

## 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. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for plasma mirrors to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 14 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,280 |

## 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2025 at 10:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048690-2025
  14th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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