Tender

UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking suppliers for the UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project. This tender falls under the 'Amplifiers' industry category with a contract value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 9th February 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 8th March 2024 and end on 17th March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to provide a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system. Businesses in the optics and laser technology sector are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage, which is currently active and initiated by the UK Research & Innovation. The supply of the system is requested by STFC and will be utilized at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK, offering growth potential for innovative businesses in this field.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project

Notice Description

This document describes the specification for a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system, known from here on as the System (referring to the whole system including ancillary equipment), or the Amplifier (referring to the optical assembly). The System can be composed of multiple amplifier stages to amplify the output from a fibre-based seed source to the specified 100 mJ at 100 Hz pulse rate. The supply of this System is requested by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to form an integral part of the front-end for a 10 J laser system being built at STFC. This system will be built, tested and operated at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e32b4905-1008-4458-ac87-569ebb2e7202
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e51bd-fde4-4cfc-b7a9-eb0b7d45d053
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2025 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447563420665

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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