Tender

UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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05 May 2021 at 15:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is seeking to purchase a seed laser system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This tender, titled "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It is currently in the Tender stage, with the latest amendment extending the deadline for submissions to 17 May 2021. The contract value is estimated between £140,000 and £192,000, with a maximum potential spend of up to £700,000 for future purchases. The location for this opportunity is Swindon, UK, and it primarily involves the procurement of goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laser technology. Companies capable of supplying advanced laser systems and related components would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The large potential spend and the option for additional purchases make this an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their client base in the research and innovation domain.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ad74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009731-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 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

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