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UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Dec 2024 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for "UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems", which falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on lasers (CPV: 38636100). This procurement, explicitly conducted without a prior call for competition due to the absence of suitable competitors for technical reasons, involved the supply and installation of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics. The contract, valued at GBP 616,685, was awarded to Topica Photonics AG. The laser systems will be utilised at facilities including the STFC (NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab, located in Oxfordshire, UK. The contract was signed on 13 December 2024, marking the end of the procurement phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laser technology to establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying high-precision laser systems and integrated electronics stand to benefit, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements where limited competition exists. The chosen supplier, Toptica Photonics AG, a large-scale company based in Germany, demonstrates the potential for international businesses to compete effectively in this space. Business growth can be accelerated by specialising in niche, high-tech segments that cater to the specific needs of research and innovation bodies like UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics for STFC(NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the procurement of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics for STFC(NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab environment.

Procurement Information

The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.2.iii where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c85a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2024
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
Large

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
£616,685 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 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
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

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

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