---
title: "UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cd3c"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-07-16"
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# UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cd3c

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has recently completed the procurement process under the title "UKRI-6225 Objective lenses for single atom trapping." The procurement falls within the industry category of specialist optical instruments, specifically aiming to procure objective lenses for trapping Rubidium and Caesium atoms. The contract was awarded on 16th July 2026, with the procurement method being "limited" due to it being below the competition threshold. The contract was signed on 14th July 2026 with Kingsview Optical Ltd, a large supplier located in Rye, East Sussex. The contract covers a period from 14th July to 6th October 2026. The delivery is set for the UK region UKJ14.

This tender offers opportunities for growth to businesses involved in the production and supply of specialised optical instruments. Companies that can offer customised manufacturing solutions, particularly those adept in optics for scientific applications, would find this procurement beneficial. It represents a significant opportunity for suppliers with the capability to produce high-precision optical instruments to engage with major research organisations and expand their foothold in public sector contracts. The limited competition nature of the procurement method indicates potential ease of entry for businesses with robust offerings in niche markets.

## Notice

Objective lenses for single atom trapping of Rubidium and Caesium atoms - customised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067422-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,815 |

## 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 | KINGSVIEW OPTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067422-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067422-2026
  16th July 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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