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title: "UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdb"
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# UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccdb

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the project titled "UKRI-5329 Laser Induced Damage Test Samples" falls under the goods category and entails a coating design study and coating on 12 Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) samples. The buying organisation is a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, and operates within the geographical region of UKK14. This tender underwent a limited competition procurement method due to its below-threshold nature and has reached the award stage, with key dates including the contract being signed on 15th October 2025 and the contract period running from 16th October 2025 to 16th April 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in coating materials, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements. As Thales SESO SAS, a large-scale supplier based in France, was selected, it indicates the project may favour businesses with substantial resources and experience in similar projects. Suppliers experienced in international collaborations and possessing a robust delivery infrastructure across regions such as UKJ14—the designated delivery area—could find growth opportunities through such partnerships. This contract highlights the potential for similar businesses to expand their market presence and strengthen their portfolio in the domain of scientific and technical equipment supply.

## Notice

Coating design study and coating on 12 STFC Samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065408-2025 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 16 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,000 |

## 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 | THALES SESO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113330 - Coating materials

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 07:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065408-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065408-2025
  15th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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