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title: "CSP26770 - Laser Optics"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e1f0"
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# CSP26770 - Laser Optics

Buyer: UK Research and Innovation  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1f0

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation procured specialised laser optics goods for the LCF, with delivery in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers laboratory, optical and precision equipment, excluding glasses. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement as the shared service provider for UK Research and Innovation. The appointed supplier, Manx Precision Optics Ltd, is based in the Isle of Man and is recorded as an SME. The requirement is for specialist optical equipment rather than general laboratory supplies, so relevant businesses are manufacturers, distributors or specialist suppliers able to provide precision laser optics for research or laboratory use.

The procurement has been completed and awarded under a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. The buyer concluded that there was no competition for technical reasons and that only one supplier could provide the goods. Manx Precision Optics Ltd received the award for the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 11 August 2026. The contract runs from 11 August 2026 to 11 November 2026. Its value is £23,560 excluding VAT and £28,272 including VAT. The award was evaluated through the direct-award route rather than a competitive tender, reflecting the stated technical exclusivity of the required supplier.

For competitors, this award indicates a focused requirement for specialist laser-optics supply to UK Research and Innovation, at a relatively small, short-term contract scale. A credible future supplier would need demonstrable capability in laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with particular strength in laser optics and research-related applications. Technical distinctiveness is central: the buyer treated the requirement as available from only one supplier for technical reasons. Businesses seeking similar work should therefore be able to evidence proprietary or highly specialised products, technical expertise, product compatibility and reliable supply to UK locations. A smaller specialist business can be relevant, as the appointed supplier is recorded as an SME. Experience supporting research organisations would also strengthen credibility.

## Notice

Procurement Description ***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods. Brief Description of Requirement Specialised supplier for LCF for Laser Optics

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2026 - 11 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,560 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK Research and Innovation |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Postcode area | 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 | Manx Precision Optics Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2026
  12th August 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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