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UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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29 May 2024 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, represented by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has awarded a contract for UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services valued at £4,000,000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and the tender period ended on 29th February 2024. The contract is now active and will run from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028, benefitting businesses providing engineering and design services located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses specializing in engineering design services to engage in the delivery of essential design and development work for the CLF. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with Construction Design and Management regulations, are well-suited to compete. The focus of the procurement process is on providing laser facilities for research in physics, chemistry, and biology, offering a unique opportunity for businesses involved in state-of-the-art technology and scientific experimentation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

Notice Description

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world's leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95f931d2-7843-4c2f-90b4-e2236d47b1bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e308ccc-9cf2-4aeb-970f-c23faaddea47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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
5
Supplier Names

DEMCON

FIRSTCO

FRAZER NASH

FRAZER-NASH

OBSERVATORY SCIENCES

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