Tender

UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 May 2021 at 13:50

Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically its component Research Council known as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is conducting an open tender (UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser) for the procurement of a minimum of one seed laser system, with potential for additional purchases. The deadline for submission of tenders is 17 May 2021, with the contract period commencing on 11 June 2021 and concluding on 10 June 2025. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of up to £700,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses operating within the scientific equipment and laser systems sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced optical technology solutions. Given the tender's focus on high-precision laboratory equipment, firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying such goods, as well as those offering services related to the installation and support of laser systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth within a sector poised for innovation and expansion.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

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: 06 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 06 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 May 2021 Time: 14:00 The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date. Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: PS140K or PS192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS700,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac0c573-8d2d-4bd8-9c70-fcf1d2a5b806
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Jun 2021 - 10 Jun 2025 4-5 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 & 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 1FF
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

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