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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4597 - 2.5W 455.56nm Fiber laser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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11 Feb 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has concluded the procurement process for the acquisition of a 2.5W 455.56nm Fiber laser, listed under the industry category of "Lasers" (CPV code 38636100). The contract, valued at £82,570, was awarded to Photonic Solutions Ltd on 10 February 2025, with the contract period starting on 11 February 2025 and ending on 31 March 2025. The procurement was initiated through a tender process and has reached the award stage. Delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contracting authority is based at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK, with a contact point listed as Chloe Lacy (email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org, phone: +441793867000).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laser manufacturing and related industries. Companies that specialise in precision engineering, high-tech manufacturing, and scientific equipment supply can find growth prospects by partnering with institutions like UKRI. While the contract was awarded to a large enterprise, the procurement process may provide valuable insights and foster networks for SMEs and startups aiming to engage in future tenders within the lucrative research and development sector. Businesses with the capability to deliver advanced laser technology and meet stringent quality standards would competently compete in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4597 - 2.5W 455.56nm Fiber laser

Notice Description

UKRI-4597 - 2.5W 455.56nm Fiber laser Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a752123-cb28-428d-a6cc-813ec32d039c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/756578f8-7603-479a-96de-435ee8b18736
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,570 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,570 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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 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 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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