Tender

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

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 May 2022 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is seeking proposals for the tender titled "UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier." This procurement falls under the optical instruments category and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with the proposal deadline set for 30 June 2022 at 11:00. The total contract value is approximately £288,000, and the expected contract period will commence on 25 July 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2023. This procurement follows the open procedure method, allowing all interested parties to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical instrumentation or related manufacturing. Businesses experienced in the production, polishing, testing, and certification of optical components, particularly those familiar with anti-reflection coatings and complex assembly technologies, would be well-positioned to respond to this invitation. Participation in this contract may also facilitate networking and subsequent opportunities within the scientific and technological sectors, reinforcing partnerships with leading UK research organisations.

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Notice Title

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

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: 23 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 23 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Other 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. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8c98cfa-72c6-426c-be68-31d2eccfca18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebfd12c-b7b9-4a36-a5eb-cd97a19fe6cf
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

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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 AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793442000

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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