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title: "UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f96c"
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# UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f96c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process titled "UKRI-5515 Coating design study and coating," underlining their requirement for coating development of 10 parts for Laser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT) testing conducted by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This contract was principally categorised under the "goods" category and was executed within the limited procurement method specified as "Below threshold - limited competition." The contracting process, located in Swindon, Wiltshire in the United Kingdom, has been finalised with Compagnie Industrielle Des Lasers CILAS, based in France, as the supplier. The contract, active from 19th December 2025 to 30th April 2026, has a gross value of EUR 42,648. The tender involves activities related to coating materials, with delivery in the region UKJ14, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specialising in materials science, particularly those involved in advanced coatings for scientific applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on research and development in materials that meet the specific criterion of laser-induced damage threshold testing would find this tender particularly lucrative. Opportunities are most suited for firms capable of providing specialised goods within the European market, fitting the limited competition criteria. As a contract facilitated by a UK central government body, it offers inclusion in high-stake projects within the scientific and technology innovation sector, potentially serving as a significant growth platform for interested business entities.

## Notice

Coating development of 10 parts for LIDT testing for STFC

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084503-2025 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,540 |

## 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 | COMPAGNIE INDUSTRIELLE DES LASERS CILAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113330 - Coating materials

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 15:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084503-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084503-2025
  18th 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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