---
title: "UKRI-6146 LISA 2nd Facility CMM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be5c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-09"
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# UKRI-6146 LISA 2nd Facility CMM

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be5c

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the acquisition of two high Coordinate Measuring Machines for the LISA Optical Bench dual integration facility, being constructed at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. This process falls under the industry category of measuring instruments, particularly within the goods procurement sector. Based in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI completed the procurement process using a direct award method due to technical compatibility reasons. The contract, valued at £662,163, was awarded to Hexagon Metrology Ltd, located in Telford, Shropshire. It covers the period from 9th July 2026 to 29th January 2027, with the final contract signed on 9th July 2026, marking the move to the contract execution stage.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and integration of precision measurement instruments, particularly those with expertise in high-level technical compatibility and maintenance operations. Large enterprises like Hexagon Metrology Ltd, known for their established track record in the sector, would benefit from such projects due to demanding technical specifications and potential for extending technological solutions. Companies in this industry striving for growth may look to similar future tenders where their services could meet high compatibility needs, thus establishing long-term government partnerships and enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

Supply, installation and commissioning of two high Coordinate Measuring Machines for the LISA Optical Bench dual integration facility currently being constructed at the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh.

### Procurement Information

A change of supplier would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £551,803 |
| Contracts value | £551,803 |

## 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 | HEXAGON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064591-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060411-2026
- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060408-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064591-2026
  9th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060411-2026
  26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060408-2026
  26th June 2026 - Transparency 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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