---
title: "UKRI-5980 Supply of HASO Wavefront Sensors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06758a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# UKRI-5980 Supply of HASO Wavefront Sensors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06758a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of HASO wavefront sensors. The contract, structured as a direct procurement method, was awarded without competition due to its below-threshold nature, and it pertains to the industry category of optical instruments. The transaction, labelled UKRI-5980, is centred around Swindon, Wiltshire, and the contract spans a period from 25th March 2026 to 31st March 2026. The award was formalised on 25th March 2026, and involves the procurement of goods, notably optical instruments, with Laser Components UK Ltd being the designated supplier. The procurement process culminated in an active contract valued at £60,230, exclusive of VAT.

This tender offers valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the optical instruments sector. Laser Components UK Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs to engage with substantial government departments like UKRI. Businesses specialising in optical technology and offering competitive pricing are well-positioned to look for similar opportunities to expand their market presence in public sector procurement. Moreover, companies located in or near Swindon, Wiltshire, or those with a focus on supplying high-quality scientific instruments have the chance to liaise with UKRI and become part of their supply chain in future similar tenders.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed the supplier to provide replacement HASO wavefront sensors compatible to our current system for the Central Laser Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028090-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,230 |

## 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 | LASER COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028090-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028090-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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