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UKRI-3890 Supply of Spares for Capital Asset - EPAC ns-Pump laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Apr 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation recently awarded a contract for the supply of spares for the EPAC ns-Pump laser. The contract, valued at 152,427 GBP, was signed on 8th March 2024. The procurement method used was a limited tender procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, is based in Swindon, United Kingdom, and falls under the "Research" industry category. The procurement process for critical spares was completed, and it involved a single supplier due to technical reasons.

This awarded tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the goods industry category and specialising in lasers, to engage with UK Research & Innovation. Suppliers like Photonic Solutions Ltd, an SME based in Edinburgh, have successfully secured the contract. Businesses that can provide critical spares for advanced capital assets, especially those with expertise in complex technical components, may find this type of procurement process well-suited for competition.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3890 Supply of Spares for Capital Asset - EPAC ns-Pump laser

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for critical spares that are required for the EPAC ns-pump laser capital asset.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for critical spares that are required for the EPAC ns-pump laser capital asset. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier.

Procurement Information

The facility is looking to purchase critical spares for the EPAC ns-pump laser. These components are part of the integrated laser system and are not operated or controlled separately to the system. Since the components are part of the integrated system, we are not able to supply specifications or set QA requirements for these components as this can only be done by the manufacturer. Such components are only available from the manufacturer of the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045497
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013196-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£152,427 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20241 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 1793867000

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

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

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