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UKRI-4193 Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Jan 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the purchase and installation of a ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor. This procurement, classified under specialist optical instruments (CPV code 38636000), pertains to the goods category. The project, awarded as a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, is slated for completion in Warrington, located in the region UKD61. The contract, valued at GBP 150,890, was signed on 10th July 2024, with the awarded supplier being Amplitude, a large firm based in Pessac, France. This tender is part of UKRI’s initiative to ensure compatibility and operational efficiency with their existing equipment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced optical instruments and related technologies. Companies with expertise in laser systems, vacuum compressors, and precision components will find this contract relevant for growth. Firms that can provide bespoke solutions ensuring integration with existing proprietary technology are well-suited to compete. As UKRI seeks to maintain streamlined maintenance and safeguard intellectual property rights, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compatible components are positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4193 Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor

Notice Description

Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor

Procurement Information

UKRI is sourcing the equipment from this particular supplier because we already have similar machines in operation, which ensures compatibility, streamlined maintenance, and operational efficiency. Additionally, this choice safeguards the intellectual property rights (IPR) associated with the equipment, as using another supplier could introduce risks to proprietary technology and hinder seamless integration with our existing systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cfbf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001119-2025
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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,890 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 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
james.gatawa@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
TLD61 Warrington

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMPLITUDE

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