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title: "UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060826"
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# UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060826

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "UKRI-5645 - Electro-optic Phase Modulators." This procurement falls under the industry category of optical instruments and was awarded to Exail SAS, headquartered in Besançon, France. The procurement was conducted using a limited competition method due to its below-threshold value. The contracting stage has now reached completion, with the contract set to remain active from 19th January 2026 to 27th March 2026. The main procurement category was goods, specifically targeting the acquisition of electro-optic phase modulators for delivery within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in optical instruments and technologies. Companies equipped with the capability to supply cutting-edge electro-optic solutions would find this contract beneficial. Those with a focus on research and development or with previous experience in collaborating with public authorities might find particular synergy. The structured and formal procurement process, as demonstrated by UKRI, encourages compliance and innovation, creating a favourable environment for businesses looking to expand their reach in government contracts.

## Notice

procurement of Electro-optic Phase Modulators

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004118-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,335 |

## 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 | EXAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 19:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004118-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004118-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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