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UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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08 Sep 2022 at 12:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) under UK Research and Innovation is seeking proposals for the supply of large aperture, anti-reflection coated, air-spaced mounted achromatic doublets for the EPAC Project. The procurement involves the manufacture, polishing, mounting, optical testing, certification, and delivery of these doublets to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. The contract value is £148,486 GBP with a contract period starting on September 7, 2022, and ending on February 28, 2023. The tender deadline was September 6, 2022, and the procurement falls under the 'Optical instruments' industry category in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from UK Research and Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the optical instruments sector, to engage in supplying essential components for a high-energy amplifier project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the technical and quality requirements are well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this open procurement procedure, businesses can expand their network and contribute to cutting-edge research and technology advancements led by STFC as part of the EPAC Project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, who are part of UKRI) for the supply of large aperture, anti-reflection (AR) coated, air-spaced mounted achromatic doublets for use in beam magnification and relay imaging telescopes for the high energy titanium-sapphire amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documentation includes the technical specification for the air-spaced achromatic doublets. The Specification should be read in conjunction with the associated drawings. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, mounting, optical testing, certification and delivery of the mounted doublets to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. All technical and quality requirements are described in the tender document that are held in the eSourcing portal. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd973c99-0818-4710-b8b8-e4af1718dcac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a05894-1c7c-497b-bf4f-2ea99ddaef32
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£148,486 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 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 RESEARCH AND 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 2FL
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

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

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