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title: "CSP25572 - PBS Cube"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e389"
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# CSP25572 - PBS Cube

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e389

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, has finalised a procurement process for the supply of Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes, under the contract ID CSP25572, classified within the industry category of goods, specifically related to fluorescent and polarising microscopes. This contract was awarded on 18th November 2025 following a limited competition procurement method, which falls below the financial threshold for open competition. The contract period is set from 18th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with CASIX Inc, a large supplier based in China, as the selected contractor.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the manufacture or supply of scientific and optical equipment, particularly those with expertise in polarising technology. Companies capable of delivering high-quality optical components could leverage similar procurement opportunities to expand their market presence in specialised government projects. Businesses already operating in international markets may find such tenders advantageous, especially if they possess the capability to meet the specifications and deliver within the UK, as demonstrated by CASIX Inc's successful award.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Contract details notice for the supply of Polarizing Beamsplitter Cubes to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074868-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 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 | £37,280 |

## 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 | CASIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074868-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074868-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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