---
title: "CSP25587 - Sample Gratings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-11-27"
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# CSP25587 - Sample Gratings

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e9c1

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by UK Research and Innovation, has been concluded with the award of a contract for the supply of sample gratings, specifically Gold coated Pulse Compression Grating samples. The project, titled "CSP25587 - Sample Gratings," falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Although the full procurement process was bypassed due to technical exclusivity, resulting in a direct award to Horiba UK Limited, the contract was successfully completed. The process took place in Swindon, UKK14, running from 26 November 2025 to 31 March 2026. This procurement was managed without competition, below the standard threshold, with the official contract notice being published on 27 November 2025.

This tender, while already awarded, showcases an opportunity for businesses dealing in specialised optical and precision instruments to observe procurement processes where specific technical capabilities are essential. It highlights the importance of having unique and competitive technical offerings in the industry. Companies specialising in highly specialised equipment may find similar opportunities for growth if they offer unique value propositions and technical capabilities that align with specific, complex needs of buyers like UK Research and Innovation.

## 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. Contract details notice for the supply of Gold coated Pulse Compression Grating samples to UKRI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077474-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 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 | £20,600 |

## 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 | HORIBA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 07:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077474-2025
  27th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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