Tender

UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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13 May 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has initiated a tender process for the procurement of large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets, aimed at supporting the EPAC high energy amplifier project. This contract falls under the category of optical instruments and is valued at £288,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period closes on 23rd June 2022, with bid submissions to be delivered to their facility in Oxfordshire by the specified deadline. Technical specifications and additional details can be accessed through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in the supply of optical components essential for advanced scientific projects. Firms specialising in optical manufacturing, precision engineering, and testing services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which also provides a potential for future orders as described in the tender documentation. This is an excellent chance for companies to expand their involvement in government-funded research projects and enhance their operational capabilities in the optical industry.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, who are part of UKRI) for the supply of large aperture, anti-reflection (AR) coated, air-spaced mounted achromatic doublets for use in beam magnification and relay imaging telescopes for the high energy titanium-sapphire amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documentation includes the technical specification for the air-spaced achromatic doublets. The Specification should be read in conjunction with the associated drawings. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, mounting, optical testing, certification and delivery of the mounted doublets to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. All technical and quality requirements are described in the tender document that are held in the eSourcing portal.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of initial quantities of three types of doublets to the specifications detailed with the ability to purchase additional optics at a later date as described in Section 15 of the specification. A schematic diagram outlining the general design characteristics of each air-spaced mounted doublet is shown in Figure 1 of the specification. It consists of a pair of circular lens elements, referred to as ELEMENT A (negative meniscus) and ELEMENT B (positive meniscus), each of centre thickness Z thick, and separated by an air-gap (Z gap). The faces of each lens element are referred to as F1 to F4. Individual lens elements will be secured independently within a frame of fixed outside diameter providing a minimum clear aperture for optical transmission of a high energy laser beam. There is an initial total of 10 doublets to be procured and delivered by March 2023, however, earlier delivery is preferred. Please refer to the Delta eSourcing portal link for the full details and specification. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5BNDC23ZUY

Options: Further quantities may be purchased at a later date, as stated in the ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03376b
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012493-2022
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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

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