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GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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27 Jan 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at the Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, has completed the procurement process for a linewidth analyser to measure characteristics of a locked laser in the lab. The contract, titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser," falls under the specialist optical instruments category (CPV 38636000) and is intended for delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement reached the award stage on 26th January 2025, with the contract period running from 28th January 2025 to 8th June 2025. The contract, amounting to GBP 33,000, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 (b) (ii).

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in supplying specialist optical instruments, particularly those with experience in high-precision measurement devices. Although the supplier, HighFinesse GmbH, is a large company, smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises could benefit from similar future opportunities by leveraging their competencies in the high-tech equipment sector. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to build relationships with prominent research organisations like UKRI, boosting their credentials and opening up further opportunities in the scientific equipment market.

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Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser

Notice Description

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to supply a linewidth analyser to measure characteristic of locked laser in the lab to allow rapid optimisation and diagnosis. This contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 (b) (ii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-336d2a9a-dc37-4ef3-a77b-c05e6cc484a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bd3c2a2-22d8-40f2-a86a-9b9a87c32a8f
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2025 - 8 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHFINESSE

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