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title: "CSP25554 - Waveplates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e427"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# CSP25554 - Waveplates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e427

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, situated in Swindon, has recently concluded the procurement process for a contract titled "CSP25554 - Waveplates" under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)." This procurement, executed via a limited competition, required waveplates and was awarded to CASIX Inc, a small to medium-sized enterprise from China. The process, carried out by UK Shared Business Services Ltd, reached the award and contract stages, with the contract in active status from 19 November 2025 until 30 November 2025. The total contract value is USD 36,864, and it falls below the procurement threshold.

The procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to engage in government contracts and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises familiar with supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those experienced in precision optics, would be well-positioned to partake in such opportunities. Given the focus on specialised goods and the use of a competitive quotation procedure, businesses offering innovative technology and competitive pricing will find the process conducive to growth and network expansion within the UK market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for waveplates to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075132-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,864 |

## 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 11:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075132-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075132-2025
  19th 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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