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title: "CSP26920 - Spherical mirror"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078820"
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# CSP26920 - Spherical mirror

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078820

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) bought a spherical mirror, a specialist optical component, for supply in the United Kingdom. The requirement was for the mirror itself; no further technical specification or intended application is described. UK Shared Business Services Ltd managed the procurement on UKRI’s behalf as its shared service provider. The procurement was categorised as a goods purchase, with the item classified as a mirror (CPV 38622000). The stated delivery country is the United Kingdom, but no more specific delivery location is identified. This is a focused supply requirement rather than a broader works or service contract, so businesses should assess their ability to manufacture or supply spherical mirrors against the buyer’s detailed technical requirements before drawing conclusions about fit.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. UKRI selected Manx Precision Optics Limited following a competitive quotation exercise conducted through a limited competition, below the relevant threshold. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and runs from 15 October 2026 to 30 April 2027. Its value is £27,096 excluding VAT, or £32,515.20 including VAT. The process was arranged as a single lot, covering supply of the spherical mirror. The award data identifies the selected supplier but does not state a separate award date or explain how quotations were scored. No eligibility requirements or evaluation criteria are recorded in the procurement details. The stated outcome is an active contract with Manx Precision Optics Limited; there is no indication that the award was cancelled or the contract terminated.

For optical manufacturers and specialist component suppliers, this purchase is evidence that UKRI buys spherical mirrors through a below-threshold limited competition and competitive quotation route. A credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need to demonstrate the capability to produce or source spherical mirrors to the buyer’s technical specification, together with reliable quality control and supply arrangements. The award went to Manx Precision Optics Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise, showing that a specialist supplier can meet the requirement; it does not establish that the work is reserved for SMEs. The contract is a focused, single-item goods supply, so relevant capability is more important than a broad service offer. Suppliers with optical manufacturing or precision-supply experience would be best placed to assess whether they can satisfy the detailed specification and delivery needs when this buyer’s requirement returns to market. ઉપલ

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UK Research Innovation (UKRI) had a requirement for Spherical mirror to be supplied. The contract was awarded after a competitive quotation procedure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097282-2026 |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,096 |

## 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 |
| 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

- 38622000 - Mirrors

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097282-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/097282-2026
  15th October 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://WWW.MPO.IM
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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