Tender

UKRI-5512- Front end laser system for the UPLiFT project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Jan 2026 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) for the tender titled "UKRI-5512- Front end laser system for the UPLiFT project." The tender falls under the industry category of lasers and is situated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. This tender involves the supply and installation of a 10 Hz, 30 mJ-class, 1030 nm pulsed laser amplifier system for experimental research activities, with the procurement stage currently active. Key dates include the submission deadline, which is set for 10th February 2026, and the enquiry period ending on 16th January 2026. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, adhering to the open procurement method, with the contract expected to run from 26th March 2026 to 26th March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laser systems, particularly those with expertise in diode-pumped solid-state laser technologies. The project requires highly technical and innovative solutions, making it ideal for companies adept in high-energy laser applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, with a focus on price and technical quality in the evaluation criteria. Engaging in this procurement process can offer extensive growth opportunities, enabling businesses to contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects with the potential for further high-energy applications in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5512- Front end laser system for the UPLiFT project

Notice Description

The procurement is for the supply of a 10 Hz, 30 mJ-class, 1030 nm pulsed laser amplifier system (the "System"), comprising the main amplifier, a fibre-coupled seed laser, and associated ancillary equipment. The System is required by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to support a prototype demonstrator programme investigating diode-pumped solid-state laser (DPSSL) technologies, including assessment of performance, efficiency, and scalability for future high-energy laser applications. The System will be supplied, installed, tested, and operated at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), UK, and will be used as part of experimental and developmental research activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003155-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
William Garvey
Contact Email
william.garvey@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

Further Information

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