UKRI-5954 Replacement mirror substrates for EPAC
About This Opportunity
Award by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) (United Kingdom, general supplies): UKRI-5954 Replacemen. Awarded to Manx Precision Optics Ltd (GBP 33K, Mar 2026).
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Procurement of precision‑polished mirror substrates for coating, awarded to the previous specialist supplier MPO to ensure continuity and technical consistency.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 24, 2026. Last refreshed 4 days ago. Reference: 026718-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has issued 442 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 25 currently open and 380 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 026718-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Manx Precision Optics Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Manx Precision Optics Ltd was awarded the contract for £33,200. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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