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UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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09 Oct 2020 at 07:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is overseeing the tender titled "UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter." This procurement falls under the optical instruments industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the award date recorded as 19th December 2019. The contract period commenced on 20th December 2019 and is set to conclude on 20th March 2020, with the value of the contract amounting to £45,410.25.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of optical instruments. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high-precision optical technologies would be well-suited to compete, as this procurement demonstrates a focus on advanced technological solutions. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and contribute to growth within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter

Notice Description

The Gemini Laser facility within the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at UKRI provides ultrafast pulses of high intensity for users. The development and operational necessity of Gemini laser system have required purchasing a new Dazzler element. Dazzler is an acousto-optical programmable dispersion filter (AOPDF) which controls amplitude spectrum and spectral phase of the optical pulses to achieve reliable compression of ultrashort optical pulses at the end of the amplification chain of Gemini laser system. This Contract was awarded in alignment with Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c006a4f6-8dff-4e99-bd66-3ba7a81c9ac1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193fbeae-abaa-4ba4-8135-d27fae9ed120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2019 - 20 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Thomas Ellis
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FASTLITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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