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UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Nov 2025 at 08:23

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07 Nov 2025 at 12:01

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07 Nov 2025 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the EPAC facility with a focus on X-ray generation through the introduction of a 100 TW, 100 Hz beamline. The contracting process, identified by UKRI under the tender ID UKRI 5399, concerns the acquisition of a Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser. This procurement, relevant to the lasers industry, is located at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The contract was awarded via a direct method due to compatibility with existing equipment, with the procurement method classified under technical reasons, and was completed as of 28 November 2025. The contract period extends from 25 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an active contract status for the goods category.

This tender offers specialized business opportunities, particularly in the field of high-precision laser equipment applicable in research and innovation sectors. Businesses with expertise in laser technology and equipment manufacturing, specifically those capable of supplying high-power laser systems, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. E and EO UK Ltd, a supplier located in Barton-upon-Humber and classified as a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for business growth within large-scale, technically demanding projects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser

Notice Description

The upgrade of the existing EPAC facility to introduce a 100 TW, 100 Hz beamline for X-ray generation.

Procurement Information

Compatibility with Current Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077913-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£375,250 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£375,250 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
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
2
Supplier Names

E AND EO

E&EO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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