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title: "CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0609e8"
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# CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0609e8

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), headquartered in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract titled "CSP26009 - High Precision Vacuum" falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum with motorized stages for moving an optical mirror in a vacuum chamber. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and signed on 18 January 2026. The contract runs from 19 January 2026 to 27 February 2026 and the procurement method used was a limited competition, aimed at below-threshold procurements.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of supplying such goods on a competitive scale. Given that the procurement was conducted through a limited competition, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like the awarded supplier, SmarAct GmbH from Germany, have viable opportunities to expand their business presence in the UK. Companies with expertise in the integration of motorized stages in vacuum environments are well-suited to leverage such opportunities for business growth.

## 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 and Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for the supply and delivery of a high precision vacuum with compatible motorized stages for moving an optical mirror in a vacuum chamber.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004793-2026 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,410 |

## 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 | SMARACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004793-2026
  20th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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