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title: "CSP25528 - Custom Wet Lens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# CSP25528 - Custom Wet Lens

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7e9

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority, has concluded a procurement process for the supply of Custom Wet Lens and engineering integration support. The process was executed through a limited competition method and resulted in an award dated 31 October 2025. The procuring entity, UK Shared Business Services Ltd, managed the procurement from their location in Swindon, UK. The contract, valued at $20,400 USD and active from 31 October 2025 to 20 February 2026, is classified under the goods category, specifically dealing with camera lenses. The supplier awarded is SO SEMI Technologies LLC, operating under the name Optopax, and is based in the United States.

This procurement creates opportunities for businesses specialising in optical components and engineering services to engage in projects with UK public organisations. Companies with expertise in high-quality lens manufacturing and integration within engineering contexts could benefit from similar opportunities. Small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those with established supply chains and innovative solutions in camera technology, are well-positioned to compete in such limited competitive processes. This contract exemplifies a targeted opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their international footprint while collaborating with UK governmental bodies.

## Notice

*** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION. *** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. The requirement is for the supply of Custom Wet Lens and engineering integration support. Supply and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070057-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## 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 | SO SEMI TECHNOLOGIES LLC DBA OPTOPAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651100 - Camera lenses

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070057-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070057-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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