Planning

Supply of a Laser and Spectrometer System for Raman Spectroscopy

UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD

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PlanningUpdate

07 Apr 2025 at 17:31

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2025 at 17:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Industrial Fusion Solutions LTD, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement for the supply of a Laser and Spectrometer System for Raman Spectroscopy. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 7th April 2025. Potential suppliers are invited to respond to the questionnaire in Appendix 1 by 17:00 on 24th April 2025 via the EU-supply portal. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, aiming to understand market capabilities. The contract, valued between £50,000 and £60,000, will run from 15th September 2025 to 15th December 2025. The procurement is categorised under spectrometers, optical instruments, lasers, and industry-specific software packages.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in spectrometers, optical instruments, and related software to showcase their capabilities and solutions. It's particularly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Participating in this preliminary market engagement can help suppliers gain insights into UKIFS's requirements and potentially secure a future contract, fostering business growth in the high-tech instrumentation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of a Laser and Spectrometer System for Raman Spectroscopy

Notice Description

This MEN aims to gather information from potential suppliers on solutions and capabilities in relation to the provision of a laser and spectrometer system for Raman spectroscopy. This is not a request for quotation but a preliminary stage to assess the market.

Planning Information

To respond to this MEN, please complete Appendix 1: Questionnaire and submit it via project messaging facility in the EU-supply portal by 17:00 24th April 2025. Early responses would be appreciated to help inform planning decisions. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders Please search using the unique tender ID: 98308 Information obtained from responses to Appendix 1: Questionnaire will help UKIFS understand current market capabilities and shape the scope, direction, and design of the future procurement activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013510-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38433000 - Spectrometers

38600000 - Optical instruments

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK INDUSTRIAL FUSION SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Janet Conteh
Contact Email
operationalprocurement.step@ukifs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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