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title: "UKRI-1846 TAP Beamline Stretcher Positive and Negative Mirror"
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# UKRI-1846 TAP Beamline Stretcher Positive and Negative Mirror

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-091452e7-3e7d-4a33-8925-7cf20d6fc251

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is based in Swindon, UK. The tender, titled "UKRI-1846 TAP Beamline Stretcher Positive and Negative Mirror," belongs to the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and had a value of £456,480. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 11 July 2022. The contract period commenced on 12 July 2022 and is scheduled to end on 17 April 2023. The delivery addresses for the contracted items are located in the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents exciting opportunities for SMEs that specialise in optical and precision equipment. Businesses that can supply stretcher mirrors and related goods, particularly those with expertise in laboratory and optical products, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The focus on small and medium enterprises indicates potential for smaller firms to grow their footprint in public procurement, particularly within the scientific and research sectors.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: VI.3) Instead of: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. UKRI placed the contract both for the initial purchase and the optional purchase, totalling 2 off positive and 2 off negative mirrors. Read: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. UKRI placed the contract both for the initial purchase and the optional purchase, totalling 2 off positive and 2 off negative mirrors. Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/ Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. UKRI placed the contract both for the initial purchase and the optional purchase, totalling 2 off positive and 2 off negative mirrors. UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of stretcher positive and negative mirrors for the TAP Beamline.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774b86f9-bba5-41e1-a827-b31e7097ce5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2022 - 17 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,480 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APERTURE OPTICAL SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 15:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774b86f9-bba5-41e1-a827-b31e7097ce5b
- 18 Jul 2022 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774b86f9-bba5-41e1-a827-b31e7097ce5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774b86f9-bba5-41e1-a827-b31e7097ce5b
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=706410929
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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