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UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Oct 2024 at 09:05

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23 Jul 2024 at 09:05

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01 Jul 2024 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of a laser turning mirror tailored for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is a critical component of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire, UK (region UKJ14). The procurement, carried out via an open procedure, culminated in a contract with Lambda Photometrics Ltd, awarded on 20th August 2024. The contract, valued at £159,390, is within the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments (excluding glasses) and is monitored under CPV code 38000000. The entire procurement process, from tender announcement on 1st July 2024 to the award, adhered strictly to the GPA guidelines and was finalised on 21st October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in optical technologies. Companies specializing in the manufacture and supply of scientific and research apparatus can benefit from similar projects as they align well with UKRI’s requirements. The procurement process required a strong emphasis on technical quality (70%) alongside cost considerations (30%), indicating a preference for high-quality, technologically advanced equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such tenders, as UKRI acknowledges their suitability for similar contracts, thus fostering business growth and innovation in the sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

Notice Description

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK

Lot Information

Lot 1

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI websiteat:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478bf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2024
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,390 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 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
Solomon Nwosu
Contact Email
solomon.nwosu@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7394204018

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

LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS

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