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title: "CSP25537 - DLC pro controller"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05db74"
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# CSP25537 - DLC pro controller

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05db74

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "CSP25537 - DLC pro controller" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation, a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender includes lasers and controller units, with the main procurement category being goods. Notably, this tender was awarded to Toptica Photonics AG without competition due to technical reasons that restricted the choice to a single supplier. This procurement did not involve an open competition, as the process was conducted directly and is concluded as of 6th November 2025. The contract duration is from 30th October 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laser systems and associated controller units. Entities with specialised capabilities in producing advanced optical technologies and photonic equipment, particularly those with an established reputation or capability to produce such niche items, would find this type of tender appealing. The procurement being managed by a central government body indicates a stable customer presence and potential future opportunities for collaborative innovation and supply chain engagement in the high-tech 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, only a particular supplier can supply the goods required. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for DLC pro controller to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071450-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,950 |

## 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 42967000 - Controller unit

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071450-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071450-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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