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UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 Feb 2023 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has completed an award for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for the EPAC Project. The contract, valued at £1.5M GBP, was awarded to Manx Precision Optic. The tender, titled "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate," falls under the industry category of Specialist optical instruments. The procurement stage was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 21st February 2023, and the contract period spans from 22nd February 2023 to 13th February 2026. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender for High Power Laser Mirror Substrates presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in optical instruments. The tender's significant value and technical nature make it suitable for established businesses in the optical instrument industry looking to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in supplying specialized components to research and innovation projects, like the EPAC Project, are well-suited to compete. Additionally, the contract's multi-batch structure offers the potential for long-term partnerships and continued business growth for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5913dd09-4dd7-429a-8676-7e83c83e0ebc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93e0a686-014a-44df-bc39-9f612321c6cc
Current Stage
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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
SME

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2023 - 13 Feb 2026 2-3 years
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 RESEARCH AND 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 2FL
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

MANX PRECISION OPTIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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