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The purchase of laser optics for beam transportation of the 10 beam DLI setup. 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ITP Timeline 1. Issue of the ITP and other Procurement Documents which have been made available at this stage (06/08/25) 2. Deadline for receipt of ITP clarifications via email. (22/08/25) 3. ITP response close / deadline. (26/09/25) 4. Evaluation of ITP submissions. (29/09/25 -17/10/25) 5. Results of ITP submissions & outcome letters issued. (20/10/25) Stage 2: Invitation to Tender (ITT) * Following the initial Invitation to Participate (ITP) stage, shortlisted suppliers will be invited to submit a formal tender during the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage, which forms Stage 2 of the Competitive Flexible Procedure. * Shortlisted suppliers will be asked to provide detailed proposals, including technical solutions, pricing, and delivery plans. * AWE will assess tenders against predefined award criteria, which include quality, cost, innovation, and social value. ITT Timeline: 1. Issue of the ITT and other Procurement Documents which have been made available at this stage. (20/10/25) 2. Deadline for receipt of ITT clarifications via email. (05/11/25) 3. ITT response close / deadline. (17/11/25) 4. Evaluation of ITT submissions. (03/12/25) 5. Results of ITT submissions & outcome letters issued. (08/12/25) 6. Internal Governance. (08 - 22/12/25) 7. Standstill Period. (22/12/25) 8. Contract Signature. (05-06/01/26) 9. Contract Start Date. 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