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GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Dec 2021 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which initiated a tender titled "GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods" with a focus on goods in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. This tender process reached its conclusion with the award on 7 December 2021, following an end date for submissions on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £64,944.70, commenced on 8 December 2021 and extends until 25 March 2022. The delivery is to be made in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the optical equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated laser components. Companies specialising in laboratory goods, especially those with a focus on precision equipment, should consider competing for future contracts in similar tenders. The requirements set forth by STFC appeal to larger suppliers, like Photonic Solutions Ltd, yet there is potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish partnerships or innovate new solutions that align with STFC's specifications, thus enhancing their market presence.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to purchase replacement Nd:Glass laser rods for the Central Laser Facility's (CLF) Quantel laser system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b85af3e0-a98c-4194-9a14-1c890517cc12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc98d189-f463-4db7-a6ac-33def597b173
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£64,944 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,944 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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