---
title: "UKRI-5972 IBS coatings for LISA optics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0677d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# UKRI-5972 IBS coatings for LISA optics

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0677d1

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## Summary

The procurement process orchestrated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the contracting of goods, specifically related to IBS coatings for LISA optics. Designated under the reference number UKRI-5972, this tender falls into the industry category of coating materials as per the CPV classification. UKRI, a central government public authority, has its office in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. Although the tender was initiated with limited competition below the threshold, the procurement stage is complete, following the contract’s active status. The contract began on 26th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with the supplier, Laser Components UK Ltd, being based in Braintree, UK.

This tender serves as a promising avenue for large-scale businesses specialising in coating materials, tooling, and optical testing. It offers an opportunity for business growth through engagement with a prestigious contracting authority like UKRI. With a contract value amounting to £110,850 excluding tax, businesses proficient in delivering goods and services in this niche can leverage such opportunities for expanding their market presence within the UK region of UKM75. Companies with the capacity to handle precise technical specifications and offer innovative coating solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Coating jobs plus tooling and testing for the LISA optics

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029089-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,850 |

## 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44113330 - Coating materials

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029089-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029089-2026
  30th 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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