---
title: "UKRI-5497 - Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed17"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-02"
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# UKRI-5497 - Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed17

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed the procurement process for the service maintenance of the North Quantel glass laser system. The tender, titled "UKRI-5497 – Service visit for North Quantel glass laser system," falls under the services industry category, specifically repair and maintenance services, as classified by the CPV code 50000000. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold without competition, reflecting the urgent repair needs of the laser system. The award has been made, and the contract is set for commencement from December 2, 2025, with an end date of January 31, 2026. The award notice was published on December 2, 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in precision optical repairs and maintenance services. As UKRI is a central government authority, engaging with them could lead to future procurements in high-tech and research-related services. The contract was awarded to Photonic Solutions, indicating that businesses with expertise in photonics and laser systems would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future. Additionally, SMEs with capabilities in high-tech equipment servicing could find potential growth in collaborating with governmental research organisations like UKRI.

## Notice

to perform essential maintenance and re-commissioning of the North Quantel pump laser. This system has recently suffered catastrophic optical damage to a number of optical components and is in need of full service and re-commissioning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078986-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,150 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078986-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078986-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.photonicsolutions.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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