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EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Jun 2021 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process involved the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a part of UK Research and Innovation, seeking proposals for the supply of large aperture Adaptive Optic Systems as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The contract, valued at £121,500, falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was completed on 27 April 2021, with the contract period commencing on 4 May 2021 and extending until 3 May 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure, enabling a broad range of suppliers to participate in this opportunity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within this sector. Companies with expertise in high-energy laser technologies and adaptive optics systems would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with UK Research and Innovation could lead to further collaborations and contracts within the public sector, promoting innovation and business development in advanced technology applications.

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Notice Title

EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a number of large aperture Adaptive Optic Systems for use in a high-energy laser amplifier system as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46794c0c-9c98-4051-9ac2-63c53e73b1ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b4dbf2-e11c-4ed1-ba84-d307518b460e
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
SME
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
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 May 2021 - 3 May 2025 4-5 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
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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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMAGINE OPTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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