Award

UKRI - 20ns Pulsed Seeded Laser

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2020 at 11:56

Award Notice
Tender

30 Aug 2019 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "UKRI - 20ns Pulsed Seeded Laser" was initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses) and has completed its procurement stage with an award issued on 25th October 2019. The tender was published on 30th August 2019, and the deadline for bid submission was 7th October 2019. The contract period extends from 1st November 2019 to 31st March 2020, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for wider participation from suppliers.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical technologies and precision equipment manufacturing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly benefit from participation, given the contract's design to foster inclusivity within the bidding process. Interested suppliers should have capabilities in custom laser design, as the successful bidder is required to deliver a laser system capable of operating at various harmonics. Companies experienced in high-precision engineering and scientific equipment are ideal candidates to leverage this government procurement opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - 20ns Pulsed Seeded Laser

Notice Description

As part of the CLF diagnostics package laser the CLF is looking to purchase a custom laser. The system is specified for use at the second harmonic, but the laser must be specifically designed to allow switching between harmonics with the additional option of a third and fourth harmonic module (to be priced separately).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6707c17a-c797-4f8b-82da-fd3b4ae77d32
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59e40639-16f5-4c71-a4fc-4680b4850308
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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