---
title: "UKRI-5954 Replacement mirror substrates for EPAC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067284"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-24"
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# UKRI-5954 Replacement mirror substrates for EPAC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067284

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## Summary

The public procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), involves the procurement of precision-polished mirror substrates for the EPAC project. This procurement falls within the industry category of specialist optical instruments, with Manx Precision Optics Ltd, located in the Isle of Man, as the awarded supplier. The primary procurement method was direct, and the process was completed without competition, categorised as a below-threshold acquisition. The award and contract were signed on 24th March 2026, with the contractual period extending from 25th March to 30th May 2026. The goods are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKJ14.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in optics and precision instruments to supply high-quality mirror substrates needed for advanced scientific projects. Given the direct procurement approach and the focus on technical consistency, businesses with established expertise and a track record in this area would be well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities. SMEs that can demonstrate technical prowess and the ability to fulfil specialised requirements stand to benefit significantly as suppliers in such precision-focused procurements. Moreover, this project underscores the potential for growth in collaborations with central governmental bodies, illustrating how niche manufacturing capabilities can leverage government-led innovation projects for expansion.

## Notice

Procurement of precision-polished mirror substrates for coating, awarded to the previous specialist supplier MPO to ensure continuity and technical consistency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026718-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £33,200 |

## 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026718-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026718-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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