Scope
Reference
C0424
Description
UKRI has a requirement for spare phosphate glass rods for the Gemini Quantel Pump Lasers at the Central Laser Facility, STFC.
Contract 2
Supplier
Contract value
- £170,509.20 excluding VAT
- £204,611.04 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 October 2025
Contract dates
- 31 October 2025 to 29 January 2026
- 2 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - technical reasons
- Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
This is the only supplier that can supply compatible parts needed for existing equipment
Supplier
PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYNC-9658-MBVV
Unit 2.2 Quantum Court Research Park
Currie
EH14 4AP
United Kingdom
Region: UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government