Tender

UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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10 Jan 2023 at 08:35

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05 Dec 2022 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has issued a tender titled "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate" in the specialist optical instruments category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 12th January 2023. The contract period will run from 6th February 2023 to 5th February 2026. The buying organisation is seeking proposals for the supply of high-power laser mirror substrates, with an estimated total spend via contract potentially reaching £1.5 million GBP.

This tender from UK Research and Innovation presents a significant business opportunity for economic operators, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), in the goods industry. Businesses specialised in optical instruments and related technologies would be well-suited to compete for this tender. With the core requirement of the initial substrates batch estimated at £400,000 to £500,000 GBP, successful participation in this open procurement procedure could lead to substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: Date 12 January 2023 Local time 11:00am Read: Date 17 January 2023 Local time 11:00am Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: Date 12 January 2023 Local time 11:00am Read: Date 17 January 2023 Local time 11:00am Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1297d014-b991-4278-a81e-68f6c5c20c92
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08ee8f5e-1f5a-4dc0-8b81-ec45c3f9a12f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 5 Feb 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND 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 2FL
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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