Tender

GB-SWINDON: Stretcher Gratings EPAC

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

06 Jan 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of UK Research & Innovation is inviting proposals for the supply of transmission diffraction gratings for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, UK. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender period ending on 27th January 2023 and contract activities scheduled from 10th February to 31st July 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category with a value of GBP 100,000 and a minimum value of GBP 50,000.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical readers to participate. Businesses located in the South East region of the UK would find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method allows fair competition, offering SMEs a chance to showcase their expertise in supplying diffraction gratings. The contract duration provides a clear timeline for successful bidders to deliver the required goods, fostering growth opportunities for businesses in the optical technology sector.

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Notice Title

GB-SWINDON: Stretcher Gratings EPAC

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a bundle of transmission diffraction gratings for use in a pulse stretcher system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db4fe1c3-4306-48b6-8b1f-63ce0f5e533a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad34350-a215-48c0-b20b-5acd0498f258
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30216100 - Optical readers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 months
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 & 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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