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title: "UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e413"
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# UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e413

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser" contract, conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has concluded with an open procedure. This contract aimed at purchasing a laser to be incorporated into the NERC Space Geodesy Facility's existing satellite laser ranging system. Situated in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI is a central government public authority. The procurement process was covered under the GPA, and the key procurement stages have been completed, with the award signed on 24th March 2026 and the contract period running from 25th March 2026 to 30th June 2026, including provisions for potential extensions till 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £525,000 gross, under the goods category specifically for lasers.

This procurement offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for firms engaged in high-tech manufacturing, research and development, or aerospace sectors. Large businesses with experience in delivering complex laser systems, as evident by the successful bid from InnoLas UK Ltd, would find this tender appealing. The open nature of the tender process not only ensures transparency but also encourages competition, particularly for SMEs wishing to gain reputation and credibility by collaborating with a notable organisation like UKRI. The project's focus on space debris laser technology presents a valuable niche market segment, potentially spurring advancements and fostering partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

This purpose of this contract is to purchase a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to allow for additional extras to be added to equipment to provide better value for money.

Renewal: Extension in case of delay during building of equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043667-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £220,000 |
| Lots value | £220,000 |
| Awards value | £201,549 |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INNOLAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 17:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043667-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 22:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013199-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075102-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043667-2026
  12th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013199-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075102-2025
  19th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a1MTm000008tljFMAQ&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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