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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4639 Active Laser Beam Stabilization System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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04 Feb 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement of an Active Laser Beam Stabilization System under tender ID BIP922592541. The contract, valued at £61,365, was awarded within the "Lasers" industry category (CPV code 38636100) and will be carried out in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage on 3rd February 2025, with the contract commencing on 4th February 2025 and concluding on 1st March 2025. The awarded supplier is MRC Systems GmbH, a large-scale company based in Heidelberg, Germany. Additional contract documents will be available on the UKRI website within 30 days for further review.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in laser technology and advanced optical systems. Companies specialising in precision engineering and laser applications, particularly those with capabilities to provide stabilisation solutions, will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Although the tender does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises with sophisticated laser systems capabilities can leverage this opportunity to establish or enhance their relationship with a major public sector research organisation such as UKRI, thereby fostering business growth and securing high-profile projects.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4639 Active Laser Beam Stabilization System

Notice Description

UKRI-4639 Active Laser Beam Stabilization System Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c017b729-4382-429f-9a36-526faeb849ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ecf26ee-2bf5-4fa6-886b-b3966c1af28f
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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,365 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,365 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025 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
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

MRC SYSTEMS

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