Tender

UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the provision of Optical System Design and Analysis Services. The procurement falls under the engineering design services category with a value of £4,000,000 GBP. The tender deadline is scheduled for 23rd October 2023 at 14:00 GMT. The contract period is from 18th December 2023 to 17th December 2027. The procurement process is currently in the open procedure stage, and the buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for Optical System Design and Analysis Services by UKRI presents a potential for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in engineering design services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity and to contribute to the cutting-edge technological advancements at the Central Laser Facility in the UK. The nature of the contract involves design, development, risk assessment, and method statement provisions within the Construction Design and Management regulations, offering a diverse scope for innovative businesses in the South East region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

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 October 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 23 October 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2023 Time: 14:00 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. The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world's leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will predominantly provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier(s).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9b484d-4dd8-4eac-ae3a-e51f2036ab71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2027 4-5 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 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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