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Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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11 Mar 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has recently awarded a contract for a Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser for critical calibration of existing MAST-U diagnostic instruments. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice, has a contract period from 11th March to 29th March 2024. The contract is valued at £31,479 and the suppliers are Thorlabs Ltd. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the goods industry, particularly those specializing in optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially suitable due to the mention of SME suitability. Businesses based in the UK and international companies could potentially benefit from this under the specified delivery addresses.

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Notice Title

Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser

Notice Description

An Optical Spectrum Analyser required to measure the emission spectra in the infrared spectral region (1-12 microns) for the critical calibration of existing MAST-U diagnostic instruments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abc6d4ec-b132-4376-9df4-64ee43bbe4d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0e1d53-9d19-449c-bc03-4eecb2dcad16
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,479 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Robert Franklin
Contact Email
robert.franklin@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235466915

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORLABS

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