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UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables

UK Research & Innovation

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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21 Nov 2022 at 12:05

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03 Oct 2022 at 14:05

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02 Sep 2022 at 16:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is looking to procure optical tables for laser systems for the EPAC Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves the supply of optical tables for a specific project. The contract, awarded to Newport Spectra Physics Limited, is valued at £291,472.08 GBP and was signed on 16th November 2022. The tender requires various quality criteria for evaluation, with a focus on the delivery date and schedule. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing opportunities for businesses interested in supplying optical instruments in the goods category. The location of the procurement is Oxfordshire, UK.

This tender for optical tables offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing optical instruments. Businesses specialized in manufacturing and supplying optical tables for laser systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is actively seeking proposals for this project. The procurement method being open allows a competitive environment for businesses to participate in the tender process. The contract award to Newport Spectra Physics Limited highlights the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with UKRI, a notable body governed by public law in the research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of optical tables for laser systems being built for the EPAC Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). These optical tables will form the base of the laser system and will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions in a clean room environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optical Tables. The initial purchase is for 1 Front End Optical Table and 1 Ti:S Main Amplifier Optical Table. UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 2 optical tables for the Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier at a later date and therefore different timescales for delivery will apply. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4KG2EFMX72

Options: UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 2 optical tables for the Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier at a later date and therefore different timescales for delivery will apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036587
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032935-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£291,472 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

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