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title: "UKRI-5695 STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06f398"
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# UKRI-5695 STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06f398

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) procured a post-compressor diagnostics telescope chamber for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s Central Laser Facility (STFC CLF). This is a specialised scientific equipment supply within the astronomical and optical instruments category, intended for use in post-compressor diagnostics. The requirement covers the chamber itself rather than a general facilities-management or construction service. UKRI, a central government public authority, is the buying organisation. The awarded supplier, Alca Technology Srl, is based in Schio, Italy. The procurement relates to one completed requirement and its subject is relevant to manufacturers, specialist equipment suppliers and technical integrators working with telescope or optical diagnostic apparatus.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold limited competition. Alca Technology Srl received the award for the single lot. The contract was signed on 4 September 2026 and has an active contract period from 4 September 2026 to 12 April 2027. Its value is EUR 131,000 gross. The award is for goods, and the relevant classification is astronomical and optical instruments. The awarded contract is held by Alca Technology Srl. The process used a limited procedure rather than an open competition, so it demonstrates UKRI’s route for sourcing this specialised, below-threshold equipment requirement.

This procurement is useful market evidence for suppliers of specialised astronomical and optical equipment, particularly businesses able to design, manufacture or integrate telescope chambers used in scientific diagnostics. A credible competitor for a future requirement from UKRI or the STFC CLF would need to show a product closely aligned with post-compressor diagnostic applications, technical understanding of optical instrumentation and the capacity to deliver a complete specialist equipment package. The award also indicates demand at a substantial equipment-supply scale and that UKRI has used a below-threshold limited competition for this type of purchase. Suppliers should therefore be prepared to demonstrate relevant technical experience and respond through a selective route.

## Notice

Provision of STFC CLF Post Compressor Diagnostics Telescope Chamber

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084459-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2026 - 12 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £131,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | Alca Technology SRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2026 at 14:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084459-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084459-2026
  7th September 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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