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GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Oct 2024 at 12:25

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically its Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has completed the procurement process for the "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter" project. This award notice pertains to the manufacturing of highFinesse laser and electronic systems as per specific specifications. The contract was awarded to HighFinesse GmbH with a total value of £75,000. The procurement was conducted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and falls under the industry category of Specialist Optical Instruments (CPV code: 38636000). The contract period will commence on 7 October 2024 and conclude on 28 February 2025 in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the optical instruments sector, especially those capable of manufacturing specialized laser and electronic systems. While the procurement was not open for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), it was suitable for voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that excel in creating high-precision optical technology would find this type of procurement process advantageous for demonstrating their expertise and securing future contracts in similar high-specification fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Didcot: UKRI-4285 HighFinesse Wavemeter

Notice Description

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to manufacture a highFinesse laser and electronic systems to a specific specification. This was procured in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 b ii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70c482a7-1651-4430-bf07-b8fcb216914d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdc302e2-923f-4b71-881e-dc303ad0866a
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
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHFINESSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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