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UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer

UK Research & Innovation

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03 Dec 2024 at 12:05

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Tender

05 Sep 2024 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated the procurement process for the provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer. This tender falls under the industry category of printers and plotters, specifically for use in high power laser science experiments. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG awarded the contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of the printer at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The contract is valued at GBP 499,970 and was signed on 29th November 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with proposals assessed primarily on price (80%) and quality (20%). The procurement method was open, covered by the GPA, and identified by the reference UKRI-4204.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in advanced manufacturing and high-precision equipment supply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in nanofabrication technologies, high power laser systems, or related fields may find this contract especially beneficial. The procurement involves comprehensive requirements including supply, installation, training, and commissioning, making it suitable for established firms with a strong technical expertise and capability to deliver complex equipment within the specified timelines. Participating businesses can gain exposure to high-profile scientific projects and establish a partnership with a prestigious public body like UKRI, potentially opening doors to future contracts and collaborations in the scientific and technological research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of one Two-Photon Polymerization printing system for the nanofabrication of polymer components for use in high power laser science experiments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of one Two-Photon Polymerization printing system for the nanofabrication of polymer components for use in high power laser science experiments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049849
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038886-2024
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30232100 - Printers and plotters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£499,970 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation
Additional Buyers

UK Research and 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

Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG

Further Information

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