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UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Aug 2021 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), represented by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has conducted a procurement process for the acquisition of a seed laser system, identified as the "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser." This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15th July 2021. The awarded contract is valued at £121,820, with the potential for total expenditure reaching £700,000 to accommodate future purchases. The contract duration is set from 16th July 2021 to 12th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the specialised field of optical and laser technology. Companies involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific equipment or components would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the nature of the project and the potential for additional sales through further laser system requests, suppliers with experience in cutting-edge technology and a strong track record in government contracts can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence within the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

Notice Description

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
ocds-b5fd17-440fc04a-9ee4-4472-8cf4-5068ec5ef02c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e385ff3f-a4a2-4ddd-b409-30b6268e57ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£121,820 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2021 - 12 Jul 2025 3-4 years
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
Laura Lewis
Contact Email
laura.lewis@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASER QUANTUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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