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UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jan 2026 at 09:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:03

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 09:22

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, encompassing various key stages including the award on 12 January 2026. The procurement aimed to acquire Pulsed Laser Diode Systems for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's project, to be installed at the Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category with a total contract value of EUR 388,926.96. The related industry is the manufacture of laser diodes, with the procurement initiated in the electronic format, supporting business engagement through the Find a Tender service.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser diodes, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing advanced pulsed laser systems. The successful supplier, Amphos GmbH, a Germany-based SME, highlights the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively. The contract duration extends to 2030 with options for additional purchases, reflecting a stable opportunity for business growth in the high-tech and energy sectors. Companies looking to supply innovative and efficient laser systems would find this tender a valuable opportunity to establish or expand their market presence within the UK's scientific and technological research domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System

Notice Description

STFC are looking to purchase a Pulsed Laser Diode Systems which will be used to pump a ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier generating pulses at a repetition rate of 10 Hz. The Yb:YAG laser is being developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) as a prototype demonstrator for a new diode pumped solid state laser (DPSSL) concept with the potential of providing a low-cost, efficient laser-driver for an inertial fusion energy (IFE) power plant. It will be installed and operated at the Central Laser Facility (CLF) in a laser laboratory at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option for the Contracting Authority to purchase additional Pulsed Laser Diode System at any time within forty-eight (48) months from the contract start date. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and is not guaranteed

Renewal: The contract includes an option for the Contracting Authority to purchase additional Pulsed Laser Diode System at any time within forty-eight (48) months from the contract start date. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and is not guaranteed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002113-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£304,300 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£324,105 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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

Amphos GmbH

Further Information

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