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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2759 Vacuum-compatible, imaging fiber bundles"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2759 Vacuum-compatible, imaging fiber bundles

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-212315f9-6d21-43d7-b51c-28ff294109a7

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) awarded a contract for the provision of vacuum-compatible, imaging fibre bundles for laser-plasma experiments. The contract, with a total value of £40,817.88 GBP, was awarded to SCHOTT North America, Inc. The contract period runs from 14th January 2023 to 31st March 2023, and the tender deadline was on 13th January 2023. The procurement falls under the 'Fibre-optic connections' industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity initiated by UKRI presents business growth potential for suppliers of fibre-optic solutions in the industrial diagnostics sector. Businesses specialising in high-resolution imaging technologies, particularly those with experience in providing solutions for laser-plasma experiments, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract signifies the buying organisation's investment in advanced fibre optics technologies and highlights a strategic procurement move within the diagnostic imaging industry.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide a pair of vacuum-compatible, imaging fibre bundles for use in various diagnostics often used in laser-plasma experiments. These fibre bundles facilitate transporting of the image away from harsh environments with high resolution. Additional information: 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/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d27eff-dc7a-4107-9f48-fd23478f23d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,817 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,817 |
| 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 | SCHOTT NORTH AMERICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d27eff-dc7a-4107-9f48-fd23478f23d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51d27eff-dc7a-4107-9f48-fd23478f23d6
  23rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=750556718
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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