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UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26.

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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27 Feb 2026 at 15:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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27 Feb 2026 at 15:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), located in Swindon, Wiltshire, undertook a procurement process titled "UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26," aimed at acquiring experimental time at the Omega Laser Facility, classified under laboratory services. The procurement, categorised within central government services and valued at $225,140 USD, reached the award stage with UKRI as the buyer. Key dates include the award notice published on 27th February 2026, a pending award status as of 24th February 2026, and a contract period from 11th March 2026 to 28th February 2027. This direct award procurement stems from technical reasons, highlighting the unique capability of the Omega Laser Facility based in Rochester, New York.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for large-scale laboratory services providers in the laser energetics field. The direct award to the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester underlines the specific expertise and facilities required, making it ideal for businesses with unique technical advantages and specialised capabilities. Companies aiming to expand their reach in advanced experimental research, especially those capable of catering to high-tech and exclusive scientific needs, would find growth opportunities within similar government-funded initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26.

Notice Description

Experimental time on the Omega Laser Facility

Procurement Information

The Omega laser facility is a globally unique facility and consequently is the only place where this experiment could be performed. The experiment is paid for by the UK Programme of Laser Inertial Fusion Technology for Energy (UPLiFT) which is funded by the Department for Energy Security.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018071-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

LABORATORY FOR LASER ENERGETICS, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER

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Notice Documents

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