---
title: "CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d913"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-03"
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# CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d913

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## Summary

The recent procurement process concluded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) involves the purchase of Water Cooled Flashlamps. This contract, identified by the title "CSP25395 - Water Cooled Flashlamps", falls under the goods category in the lighting industry sector, specifically classified under CPV code 31521000 for lamps. Located in Swindon, UK, UKRI decided on a direct procurement method due to the technical requirements limiting competition. The formal award announcement was made on 3rd November 2025, with the contract active starting 3rd November 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement was handled by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, acting as the procuring entity, with Applied Photon Technology Inc selected as the supplier.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities predominantly for companies involved in producing or supplying specialised lighting equipment, particularly those capable of offering technically specific goods without needing a competitive tender. The direct award approach highlights a potential market for companies with unique or proprietary technology solutions. Businesses seeking to collaborate with central government agencies such as UKRI can benefit from understanding this niche market's demands, positioning themselves effectively for future similar opportunities. Large firms with advanced technology capabilities, like Applied Photon Technology Inc, are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena.

## 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. UK Research & Innovation require the purchase of replacement Water Cooled Flashlamps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070494-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,000 |

## 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 | APPLIED PHOTON TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31521000 - Lamps

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2025 at 14:30 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070494-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070494-2025
  3rd November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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