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title: "UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f638"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f638

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public authority in central government, has completed a procurement process for an XUV Phase Retarder with the contract title "UKRI-5552 HiLUX - WP2 - AURORA-40-85 - XUV Phase Retarder". This tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically classified under "Mirrors" in the industry sector. The procurement was handled directly due to technical compatibility needing only one available supplier, UltraFast Innovations GmbH, located in München, Georgia. The contract, valued at £32,785.08, started on 17th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 13th February 2026. UKRI's procurement office, located in Swindon, Wiltshire, managed this process without competition, below the threshold, under legal basis 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale suppliers in the optical components and phase retarder manufacturing industries to understand the precise technical requirements appreciated by UKRI. Although the process was not open for competitive bidding, businesses in relevant sectors can gain insight into the demands and specifications outlined by UKRI for future procurement opportunities. Suppliers with a proven track record and capability in manufacturing ultrafast optical instruments would be particularly equipped to cater to UKRI or similar organisations' technical needs. For companies aiming to grow in government procurement markets, understanding bespoke requirements can help in preparation for upcoming tenders that might allow more competitive participation.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for an ultrafast XUV phase retarder. Due to technical compatibility, there was only one suitable supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083119-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,785 |

## 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 | ULTRAFAST INNOVATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38622000 - Mirrors

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 09:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083119-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083119-2025
  16th 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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