---
title: "UKRI-5514 Aperture Pockels Cell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f15d"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-12-09"
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# UKRI-5514 Aperture Pockels Cell

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f15d

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## Summary

The procurement process outlined pertains to a contracting opportunity completed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). The project, titled "UKRI-5514 Aperture Pockels Cell," falls under the goods industry category, specifically related to optical instruments. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, the procurement involved a large aperture Pockels cell optical switch. The procurement was concluded through a limited competition method, as it was below the threshold for broader competitive processes. The tendering process has progressed to the award and contract stage, which was completed with a contract start date of 5th December 2025 and end date of 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instruments and related technologies, as it demonstrates a demand for high-precision optical equipment. Large enterprises involved in manufacturing or supplying optical instruments, akin to the awarded supplier Gooch and Housego Ohio LLC, may find this type of tender advantageous for business expansion. The limited competition procurement method suggests the need for specialised expertise, making it ideal for firms with advanced capabilities in optical engineering. Participating in such tenders allows businesses to establish relationships with UK statutory authorities and expand their footprint in government procurement markets.

## Notice

UKRI has a requirement for a large aperture pockels cell optical switch as part of an existing project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080886-2025 |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,084 |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOOCH AND HOUSEGO OHIO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2025 at 09:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080886-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080886-2025
  9th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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