Tender

UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Jul 2024 at 08:35

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01 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is seeking to procure a laser turning mirror for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project, located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement, under the title "UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror," is classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)." The tender process is currently in the amendment stage, with the submission deadline extended to 20 August 2024 at 14:00. The contract period is set to begin on 18 September 2024 and end on 17 September 2025. Using an open procurement method, UKRI aims to ensure transparency and equal opportunity for all bidders.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in optical and laboratory equipment. As UKRI considers this contract potentially suitable for SMEs, companies operating in this niche market can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios and gain significant exposure. The open procedure ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for all potential suppliers. Companies with competencies in high-precision optical component manufacturing and those capable of meeting rigorous scientific standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

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: 06 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 06 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 August 2024 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. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fab49c00-20cd-4c6d-9785-dd08a070ca13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed2f89f-991c-47b9-840e-d1649a1a5edf
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2025 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 & 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

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