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UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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21 May 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research and Innovation, a sub-central public authority, is managing the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser." This contract involves acquiring critical spare parts for the oscillator laser utilised within the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Central Laser Facility. Located in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation completed the award on 21st May 2025 under a limited procurement method. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract period running from 15th May 2025 to 12th June 2025. The goods procured relate to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with parts delivered in the UK. The supplier for this contract is Novanta Technologies UK Ltd T/A Laser Quantum.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, given its focus on high-value scientific components. Businesses within this industry, particularly those with experience in providing specialised equipment to research facilities, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The limited competition approach reflects a demand for specific, quality suppliers, which invites businesses with niche expertise and robust capabilities in fulfilling stringent specification requirements to participate in related future tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser

Notice Description

This contract is for the procurement of critical spare parts for the oscillator laser used by STFC's Central Laser Facility (CLF). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951921101

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,014 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793 442000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVANTA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD T/A LASER QUANTUM

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