---
title: "CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d04d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-21"
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# CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d04d

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a public authority within the central government of the UK, has concluded a procurement process for "CSP25485 - PPLN Crystals" in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Based in Swindon, the procurement utilised a limited competition method below the threshold, with the process now marked as complete. The contract, which was signed on 17th October 2025, commenced on 20th October 2025 and will remain active until 31st March 2026. This contract was awarded to Covesion Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise located in Southampton.

This procurement provides opportunities for businesses specializing in sophisticated optical and precision instruments to engage with notable public authorities like UK Research and Innovation. Companies that are small to medium-sized with capabilities in producing or supplying laboratory equipment, particularly PPLN Crystals, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. Participating in such tenders can enable businesses to establish long-term relationships with central government bodies, thus enhancing their growth prospects and industry visibility.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of PPLN Crystals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066918-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,805 |

## 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 | COVESION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2025 at 07:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066918-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066918-2025
  21st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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