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UKRI-1417 Mirror Mount Motorized Actuators And Controller(s)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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25 Apr 2022 at 15:05

Tender

18 Jan 2022 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, focuses on the acquisition of "Mirror Mount Motorized Actuators and Controller(s)" for a laser facility project in Oxfordshire, classified under the CPV code for lasers. This open tender was announced as active, with an award value of £300,000. The tender period concluded on 23rd February 2022, coinciding with the bid opening date. This procurement is part of the planning for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) and is aimed at suppliers with the capability to provide modular motion control systems that can evolve to meet future needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the field of advanced engineering and automation. Companies specialising in the design and supply of motion control systems, particularly those with experience in laser applications, will be well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will not only supply critical components for the laser facility but may also establish long-term relationships with a prominent research organisation, potentially leading to further contracts in innovative technology sectors.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1417 Mirror Mount Motorized Actuators And Controller(s)

Notice Description

UKRI-STFC require a motion control system for a new laser facility. The motion control system needs to include motorised actuators which can be controlled so that multiple actuators can be moved at the same time. It is expected that approximately 150 - 200 actuators will be needed in the system, although the full complement will not need to be moved at the same time. This system will evolve over time and so will need to be modular in nature and capable of expansion at a later date. The motion system provided must include a means by which control can be achieved using external software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)) has a requirement for the supply of motorised actuators and accompanying controller(s), to be incorporated as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The motorised actuators and controller(s) will form part of a Beam Steering System for a large laser facility. In the facility, multiple laser beams propagate hundreds of metres; the position of the beams can fluctuate owing to vibration or temperature variation if not controlled. Due to the long path lengths, small misalignments of a few millimetres can result in significant movements (centimetres or metres) at the output. Control of the laser beam alignment is therefore a crucial requirement to the success of the facility. This is achieved through automatic beam steering; a closed loop mechanism to compensate for these displacements in near real-time. The motorised actuators will be added to mirror mounts that will be placed at multiple locations along the beam path. Typically each mirror mount will have two actuators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030c76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010630-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20223 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
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS

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