Tender

UKRI-1167 - Cryogenic Cooling System for a High-Power Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

23 Mar 2021 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is seeking proposals for a cryogenic cooling system for a high-power laser. This tender, identified as UKRI-1167, is positioned within the lasers industry category and is located in Swindon, South East England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 27th April 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £425,000, and it follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and engineering sectors to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses specialising in laser technology and related systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the STFC is specifically looking to utilise innovative solutions to enhance their advanced laser system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Participation in this procurement could enable businesses to not only secure a lucrative contract but also establish a long-term partnership with a key player in the UK scientific community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1167 - Cryogenic Cooling System for a High-Power Laser

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Telephone Number Instead of: +441235446553 Read: +441793442000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for a cryogenic cooling system for a high-power laser. STFC is building an advanced Yb:YAG laser system delivering pulse energies in excess of 10 J at 100 Hz repetition rate. The system will be built, tested, and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a71c67a0-268a-49fe-b2f0-1a0b9b5195db
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dad85f3-d9da-485f-b00c-cac9a032e13d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£425,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 May 2021 - 27 May 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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