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title: "UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project"
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# UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fc41e8c-951b-4473-a0fc-9dcc98987428

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the project titled "UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project" to Photonic Solutions Ltd. The project involves providing multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical parametric amplifiers to the Central Laser Facility (CLF) as part of the HiLux initiative. The contract, valued at £2,157,032 GBP, was awarded through an open tender process. The contract period runs from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2026.

This opportunity, led by UK Research & Innovation, is suitable for businesses dealing with goods related to amplifiers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. The project aims to enhance the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility, offering growth prospects for businesses operating in the laser technology industry. The location for delivery includes the UK and various international regions.

## Notice

This tender is to provide the Central Laser Facility (CLF) with multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) as a transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility in a project called HiLUX. HiLUX is a major investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund to provide the next generation of national-scale ultrafast laser facilities for UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c08daf-ee7d-42d3-838b-3b28e3e8d0ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,157,032 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,157,032 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c08daf-ee7d-42d3-838b-3b28e3e8d0ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c08daf-ee7d-42d3-838b-3b28e3e8d0ba
  21st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=850303801
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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