Tender

UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Nov 2023 at 15:55

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26 Oct 2023 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project" under the industry category of Amplifiers. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 1st December 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2nd February 2024 and end on 4th February 2026. The project aims to provide the Central Laser Facility with advanced laser equipment, involving a significant investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the Amplifiers industry to participate and potentially secure a contract for supplying multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical amplifiers. Businesses offering advanced laser technology solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project's focus on innovation and national-scale ultrafast laser facilities indicates a growth opportunity for companies looking to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in the laser technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project

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: 01 December 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 15 December 2023 Time: 14:00 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. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7e384-c9c4-4b9a-bdab-4c5de6d0d579
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

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

CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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