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title: "CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06054a"
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# CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06054a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CSP26004 - Wavefront sensor" was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under a limited competition framework. The contract, involving the supply of electric sensors, notably within the industry category for sensors, is located in the United Kingdom, particularly in Swindon. The procurement framework follows the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54 and was executed using a below-threshold limited competition method. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 12th January 2026 and set to remain active until 10th March 2026. UK Shared Business Services Ltd acted as the procuring entity in this process, with Lambda Photometrics Ltd awarded as the supplier.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in manufacturing or supplying electric sensors. The limited competition framework indicates that niche market players or businesses with specialised products have a strategic advantage. Companies in the electric sensor industry that meet the specific functional requirements outlined by UKRI could leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capability to fulfil government contracts. The successful execution of this contract by Lambda Photometrics Ltd exemplifies the potential for SMEs to secure public sector contracts, thus offering an avenue for expanding their business operations and clientele.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for a Wavefront sensor to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002932-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 10 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,034 |

## 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 | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 30237475 - Electric sensors
- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002932-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002932-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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