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UKRI-4697 EPAC Optic Bundle 4

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Feb 2025 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has successfully completed a procurement process titled "UKRI-4697 EPAC Optic Bundle 4", under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement involved an upgrade to the existing EPAC facility to include a second beamline in the pump laser section. The contract was awarded on 12th February 2025, with activities scheduled to commence on 14th February 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement process, designated as "Other", was valued at GBP 184,500 and targeted Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Deliveries were expected across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in optical, precision equipment manufacturing, and laboratory services. Companies equipped to deliver complex upgrades and integrate advanced laser technologies could find substantial business growth by participating in similar tenders. Manx Precision Optics Ltd., the winning bidder, exemplifies the type of large-scale enterprises well-suited to compete in the high-precision equipment sector. SMEs with capabilities in servicing and upgrading laboratory facilities stand to benefit from such tenders, enhancing their market presence and expanding their business portfolios.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4697 EPAC Optic Bundle 4

Notice Description

The work involves an upgrade of the existing EPAC facility to introduce a second beamline in the pump laser section of EPAC. This purchase is for an EPAC Bundle 4.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdace441-c8d8-4eee-a2a8-fbe460d21076
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea8b542d-cb89-45e8-bd61-105f46343dac
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
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£184,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+4401793298902

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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