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title: "CSP26082 - Laser-Driven Light Source"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2026-01-23"
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# CSP26082 - Laser-Driven Light Source

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d47

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## Summary

The public procurement process, concluded on 23rd January 2026, involved UK Research and Innovation as the buying organisation, located in Swindon, UK. This procurement, titled "CSP26082 - Laser-Driven Light Source", falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement was completed through a direct method, without competition, due to technical reasons that only a specific supplier could meet. The contract was signed with HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED, a small-to-medium enterprise, and covers goods delivery within the UK, under a contract period that ends on 23rd March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory and precision equipment to observe emerging market niches and specific demands that could guide future business strategies. Although the procurement was awarded directly without competition, understanding such niche requirements can be beneficial for similar enterprises aiming to position themselves for potential future opportunities where uniquely technical criteria are pertinent. Businesses within the optical and precision equipment sectors, particularly those with innovative solutions, would benefit from aligning their capabilities with these market needs.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. Details notice for laser driven light source.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006168-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,517 |

## 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 | HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 12:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006168-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006168-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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