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    ContractsSmall Waveplates for LISA Electromagnetic Subsystem
    Awarded contract

    Small Waveplates for LISA Electromagnetic Subsystem

    Awarded
    £14.2k
    Published 11 Aug 2026

    Contract details notice for procurement of small waveplates for the LISA electromagnetic subsystem through a non-competitive award.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 11 Aug 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £14.2k
    Published 11 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £14,166
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • LC
      LASER COMPONENTS (UK) LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    11 August 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract details notice, not a call for competition. This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, as only a particular supplier can supply the required goods, services, or works. The procurement concerns small waveplates for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) electromagnetic subsystem. Potential suppliers should review this notice for specific technical requirements and contract details related to these specialized optical components.

    Track record

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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e0ee

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