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UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

04 Sep 2024 at 13:05

Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector" within the industrial lasers category, aimed at enhancing the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire. The contract, valued at approximately £234,320.40, was successfully awarded to Infrared Systems Development Corp on 3rd September 2024. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. Notable elements include both quality and price as key award criteria, with specific attention to the detector's ability to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers, pivotal for the HiLUX project under the CLF-ULTRA facility transformation.

This awarded tender significantly supports business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in industrial laser technology and high-precision instrumentation. Infrared Systems Development Corp, a large-scale supplier, is an ideal example of the type of business well-suited for this project. SMEs, even though not the winning bidder this time, are encouraged to participate in such tenders as UKRI considers them suitable based on fair procurement criteria. Future similar opportunities may arise as part of the ongoing advancements within the UK's national-scale ultrafast laser facilities, fostering a competitive environment for diverse suppliers to enhance their market presence and technical expertise.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector

Notice Description

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to create a detector to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers as part of the transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility project called HiLUX.

Lot Information

Lot 1

he Central Laser Facility (CLF) based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire is looking for a detector to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers as part of the transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility in a project called HiLUX. This project is part of a major investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund to provide the next generation of national-scale ultrafast laser facilities for UK.

Options: The Tender Documentation outlined the use of additional optional extras which UKRI reserves the right to add at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028269-2024
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

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,320 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 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
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235446553

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX11 0QX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INFRARED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

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