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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-242a2415-52a5-49f4-b277-7c978edeef0e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "UKRI-3173 A Multi Amplifier Laser HiLUX Project" under the industry category of Amplifiers. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 1st December 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on 2nd February 2024 and end on 4th February 2026. The project aims to provide the Central Laser Facility with advanced laser equipment, involving a significant investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the Amplifiers industry to participate and potentially secure a contract for supplying multi-kilohertz, synchronised lasers and optical amplifiers. Businesses offering advanced laser technology solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The project's focus on innovation and national-scale ultrafast laser facilities indicates a growth opportunity for companies looking to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in the laser technology sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time Limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 01 December 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 15 December 2023 Time: 14:00 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. 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/90d7e384-c9c4-4b9a-bdab-4c5de6d0d579 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 4 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7e384-c9c4-4b9a-bdab-4c5de6d0d579
- 26 Oct 2023 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7e384-c9c4-4b9a-bdab-4c5de6d0d579

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d7e384-c9c4-4b9a-bdab-4c5de6d0d579
  21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Amplifiers./5RX8BSZ2QR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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