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title: "UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0607cf"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-16"
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# UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0607cf

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process for the supply of optical filters under the contract title "UKAEA COMPASS Bandpass Filter." This procurement, which falls under the goods category with the CPV classification of optical filters, was conducted through a direct procurement method classified as "Below threshold - without competition." The contract, signed on 9th January 2026, commenced on 19th January 2026 and is set to conclude on 18th May 2026. This procurement process reflects the specialised needs of the authority for bespoke products proven to meet the optical performance required for their Polychromators. The contract was awarded to Alluxa, a supplier based in Santa Rosa, United States.

This contract creates opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision optical components, particularly those specialised in producing bespoke optical filters. Companies capable of offering similar specialised goods or with the expertise to develop customised optical solutions will find such opportunities particularly relevant for growth. Although this tender was awarded without competition, having a track record of bespoke solutions aligned with specific technical requirements could position businesses favourably for future similar opportunities. Engaging with central government procurement processes such as this can provide critical exposure and potential for long-term business relationships.

## Notice

UKAEA has the requirement for the supply of optical filters to be used in the build of Polychromators. The optical filters from Alluxa are a bespoke product proven to be suitable for our application based on the performance of our Polychromators used on MAST-U that were built using identical optical filters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003970-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,675 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLUXA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38623000 - Optical filters

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 14:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003970-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003970-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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