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UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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14 Mar 2023 at 14:05

TenderUpdate

10 Jan 2023 at 10:05

Tender

05 Dec 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has completed the tender process for the supply of specialist optical instruments. The tender title is "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate." The main procurement category is goods. The procurement stage is in the award phase. The initial batch of substrates is estimated at £400,000 to £500,000 (excluding VAT). The total potential contract value, including future batches, could reach up to £1.5 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contracting authority is UK Research and Innovation.

This public procurement tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in specialist optical instruments to supply High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for the EPAC Project. Businesses in the optical instruments industry are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract allows for the potential purchase of future batches, offering opportunities for long-term business growth. Suppliers like Manx Precision Optic are actively involved in the contract, presenting further opportunities for collaboration and business expansion within the field of optical instruments.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

Notice Description

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). A quantity of 22 substrates shall comprise of the core deliverables of the initial batch to be delivered to UKRI-STFC-RAL. Delivery of the initial quantities of substrates shall be delivered no later than 12 months from contract commencement. The contract shall allow for the subsequent batches 2 and 3, that UKRI may (or may not) choose to purchase, to be purchased within 3 years. The Bid submitted prices shall apply to the entirety of the contract duration and any subsequent purchases via this contract. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/ Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/454R353A33

Options: A 2nd and 3rd batch of substrates may be purchased, up to the maximum advertised value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038aaa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007412-2023
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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20233 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANX PRECISION OPTIC

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