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title: "CSP26715 - Imaging System Lenses"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dbd1"
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# CSP26715 - Imaging System Lenses

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dbd1

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation has concluded a procurement process for imaging system lenses through a limited competition, categorised under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, ID CSP26715, was awarded on 31st July 2026 with an active award status. KNIGHT OPTICAL (UK) LIMITED, an SME, has been selected as the supplier. The procurement was carried out with a "limited" method due to being below threshold, and the entire process is documented with a legal basis under UKPGA 2023/54. The contract's delivery covers the region of UK and operates from 31st July to 5th October 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for further business growth within the optical and laboratory equipment sector. SMEs and companies that specialise in high-precision optical systems and lenses will find themselves well-positioned to compete in this limited competition environment. This project not only reinforces existing capabilities but also opens doors for potential expansion and collaboration opportunities with important public bodies, given the involvement of UK Shared Business Services Ltd as the procuring entity.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. Details notice for imaging system lenses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073930-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 5 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,118 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | KNIGHT OPTICAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 07:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073930-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073930-2026
  5th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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