GB-Swindon: UKRI-4458 Wavemeter Measuring System

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
South East
11 November 2024 to 31 March 2025

Procurement of a single wavemeter measuring system for scientific research purposes. This is a one-off purchase of specialised laser measurement equipment.

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Awarded value: £114k; As published
Published: 26 November 2024; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 8 November 2024; Highfinesse GmbH
Contract length: 5 months; Ends 31 March 2025

What the buyer is asking for

Supply and delivery of high-precision wavemeter measuring systems for advanced laser research and scientific laboratory applications.

Category: Lasers

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
26 November 2024
Contract awardedto Highfinesse GmbH
8 November 2024
Contract starts
11 November 2024
Contract ends
31 March 2025

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How it compares

3.0× the typical optical tables contract (£38k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/86018/gb-swindon-ukri-4458-wavemeter-measuring-system
Buyer reference: BIP905447610
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-452cd1a0-cbeb-4c64-bebd-a65aa1551796
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). GB-Swindon: UKRI-4458 Wavemeter Measuring System. Contract award, 26 November 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/86018/gb-swindon-ukri-4458-wavemeter-measuring-system (accessed 12 October 2026).