Scope
Reference
UKRI-5236
Description
The purpose of this contract is to purchase a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility.
Contract 1. UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser
Supplier
Contract value
- £201,549 excluding VAT
- £241,858.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
11 February 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
12 February 2026
Standstill period
- End: 23 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 February 2026 to 30 June 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2026
- 5 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension to allow for any further delays or deliveries of equipment
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to allow for any additional equipment required to be purchased.
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Information about tenders
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
InnoLas UK Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNLX-8235-HLBN
20 Butlers Leap
Rugby
CV21 3RQ
United Kingdom
Email: sales@innolas.co.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. UKRI-5236 Space Debris Laser
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government