Tender

UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode System

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the contract titled "UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode System". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on lasers. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a crucial deadline for submitting proposals set for 26 March 2021 at 14:00. The total estimated value of the contract is £450,000, and the contract period will commence on 23 April 2021 and conclude on 31 October 2021. The delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laser technology and related goods. Businesses that provide advanced laser systems or components, particularly those experienced in manipulating ytterbium:YAG lasers, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will contribute to the development of an essential pulsed laser system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s laboratory, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities in the research and technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode 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: 19 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 26 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 19 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 26 March 2021 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. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for a pulsed laser diode laser system, in the following called the System, that will be used to pump an ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier generating pulses with energies in excess of 10 J at a repetition rate of 100 Hz. The Yb:YAG laser system is being developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It will be installed and operated in a laser laboratory at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f15b14aa-3ae1-407d-9dc0-df286972e182
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e040ed-7221-42b9-82de-60142b8f96b1
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

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Apr 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 6-12 months
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 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

Notice Documents

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