---
title: "UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059ae4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-09-16"
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# UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059ae4

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply of laser beam shutters for the CLF’s Artemis facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "UKRI 5183 - Laser Beam Shutters," falls under the goods category specifically for specialist optical instruments. The procurement method used was direct below threshold without competition, as indicated in the tender documentation. The contract was awarded to Lasermet Ltd and is active from 19 August 2025, ending on 9 October 2025, with a gross contract value of £34,619.45. The procurement stage has progressed from the tender initiation to the award of the contract. The signing of the contract took place on 18 August 2025, and the relevant procurement details were published on 16 September 2025.

This contract presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in optical instruments and related goods. Large businesses, such as suppliers that can provide specialised equipment like laser safety shutters, have an excellent chance to meet the needs of central government authorities such as UKRI. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality, innovative optical solutions will find this contract to be a key growth opportunity by aligning their offerings with government requirements, thereby enhancing their portfolio within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Laser safety shutters for the CLF's Artemis facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056788-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 9 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,849 |

## 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 | LASERMET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056788-2025
  16th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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