Tender

UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Jun 2023 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research & Innovation, is seeking proposals for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre Project. The procurement involves machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, with a contract value of £350,000. The tender deadline is 31st July 2023, with the contract period starting on 30th August 2023 and ending on 31st August 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in laser technologies and machine tools to compete for supplying the Ti: Sapphire amplifier system. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, providing an avenue for relevant businesses to engage with UKRI. Given the specified technical requirements and contract value, companies with expertise in high-energy laser systems are well-suited to explore and bid for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 31 July 2023 Time: 12:00 Read New: 14 August 2023 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 31 July 2023 Time: 12:00 Read New: 14 August 2023 Time: 14:00 Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2e3f9c3-5c40-49f1-bc4f-d0dc55f84cf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e81ee8-c5d4-4cbd-92da-b1483d895915
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+4407517499437

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

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