---
title: "LISA - Optic Substrates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c08c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2026-06-30"
---

# LISA - Optic Substrates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c08c

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), focused on the acquisition of optic substrates for the LISA Engineering Model, with the procurement taking place in the goods category. The buying organisation is situated in Swindon, Wiltshire. This limited competition tender is part of a complete procurement stage where the process was marked as complete on 30th June 2026, with the contract period running until 20th October 2026. The project was carried out under the legal basis specified by UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement method chosen was "Below threshold - limited competition," indicating a select number of suitable suppliers were involved.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises involved in manufacturing astronomical and optical instruments, as indicated by the CPV classification. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with capabilities in optical goods, such as Optik Krombach Freiburg GmbH, will find such opportunities well-matched to their operational strengths. With a contract value of €74,848.9, there is potential for suppliers to strengthen their relationships with central government public authorities and gain valuable experience in projects with a European scope.

## Notice

Optic substrates for the LISA Engineering Model

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061424-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 20 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,848 |

## 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 | OPTIK KROMBACH FREIBURG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 15:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061424-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061424-2026
  30th June 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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