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UKRI RE19316 - Programmable amplitude and phase control for ultrashort laser pulse

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jan 2020 at 15:52

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 Nov 2019 at 16:42

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2019 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI RE19316 - Programmable amplitude and phase control for ultrashort laser pulse" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) and focuses on acquiring a programmable amplitude and phase control device for advanced laser pulse management. The industry category is classified under Laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £75,000. The tender period closed on 5th December 2019, while the contract period is set to last from 8th January 2020 to 8th January 2025. This open procurement method targets suppliers meeting the set evaluation criteria in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document, which can be accessed through the Delta eSourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and precision technologies. Businesses that can design and manufacture programmable control devices or those with expertise in optical systems would be well-suited to compete. Given the strategic nature of the contract and the technological demands, enterprises that can demonstrate innovation and efficiency in laser-related technology may find this procurement process particularly advantageous for growth and expansion into new markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI RE19316 - Programmable amplitude and phase control for ultrashort laser pulse

Notice Description

***Awarded*** - The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 5th December 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI are looking for a programmable amplitude and phase control device to be used in the front end for the new petawatt class beamline VOPEL for Vulcan. It will be installed after two preamplifier and it will be used to manage the residual spectral phase error to fully compress the laser pulse after the main compressor. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: ZP68MHH37B Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2e921d6-5651-4c57-99a5-670b9ba6f7c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FASTLITE

Further Information

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