Tender

UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

23 Mar 2020 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery required in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open procedure is currently active and will close for submissions on 27th April 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 12th June 2020 and continue until 31st March 2022. Bidders are invited to supply a minimum of one set of large aperture, uncoated, yterrbium-doped (Yb:YAG) ceramic gain media, with the option to provide up to three additional sets later on.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying optical and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in high-energy laser components. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the buyer's openness to their involvement. Companies specialising in materials science, optics, and laser technologies will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further collaboration with the UKRI in future projects.

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Notice Title

UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser

Notice Description

UKRI, The Contracting Authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one set of large aperture, uncoated, yterrbium-doped (Yb:YAG) ceramic gain media for use in a high energy laser amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, optical testing, certification and delivery of a single set of gain media, comprising a total of six slabs, to the specifications detailed, with the ability to purchase up to an additional 3 sets at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5c206d-e88c-4e95-82c7-deb4ec74e96c
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND 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

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