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UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

13 Aug 2021 at 15:15

Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is undertaking the procurement of laser systems as part of the EPAC (Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre) project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, UK. The initiative is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £700,000, allowing for the purchase of a minimum of one laser system, with the option to procure up to two additional systems later. The initial purchase is estimated at £140,000 to £192,000 (ex-VAT). The procurement method is open, enabling participation from a wide range of suppliers, and the initial tender period has concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and optical equipment sectors, particularly those manufacturing precision laser systems or related technology. Companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory equipment and those involved in cutting-edge optical innovations may find this an advantageous opportunity. As the project seeks to enhance capabilities within the UK’s laser-driven accelerator research, firms with experience in high-power laser applications or research institutions may be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

Notice Description

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people -- and more broadly to the world. UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date. Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: PS140K or PS192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS700,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DFEX7W2XS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a119
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Laura Lewis
Contact Email
laura.lewis@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LASER QUANTUM

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