Tender

EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

13 Jan 2021 at 09:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is inviting proposals for the procurement of large aperture Adaptive Optics Systems for their Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £900,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on 22 February 2021. The contract period will commence on 15 March 2021 and is expected to conclude on 14 March 2025. The delivery address for the equipment is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those that can meet the specifications of high-energy laser systems. Companies that specialise in precision engineering, optoelectronics, and similar fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the project spanning four years, successful bidders have the potential to establish long-term relationships with the STFC, fostering growth and innovation in a critical area of scientific research.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7aecc3-27cd-4b58-95e4-91e1e7959dd6
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2025 4-5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793444000

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

Further Information

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