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UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Mar 2024 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the project titled "UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project" to Photonic Solutions Ltd. The project involves providing multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical parametric amplifiers to the Central Laser Facility (CLF) as part of the HiLux initiative. The contract, valued at £2,157,032 GBP, was awarded through an open tender process. The contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026.

This opportunity, led by UK Research & Innovation, is suitable for businesses dealing with goods related to amplifiers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. The project aims to enhance the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility, offering growth prospects for businesses operating in the laser technology industry. The location for delivery includes the UK and various international regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project

Notice Description

This tender is to provide the Central Laser Facility (CLF) with multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) as a transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility in a project called HiLUX. HiLUX is a major investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund to provide the next generation of national-scale ultrafast laser facilities for UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc41e8c-951b-4473-a0fc-9dcc98987428
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c08daf-ee7d-42d3-838b-3b28e3e8d0ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,157,032 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,157,032 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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