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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4435 NQCC & Boulby Vexlum Laser Systems"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4435 NQCC & Boulby Vexlum Laser Systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25070319-532c-4208-8718-fb617eab0195

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract to Vexlum oy for the purchase of four high-performance lasers under the title "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4435 NQCC & Boulby Vexlum Laser Systems." The procurement pertains to the category of specialist optical instruments (CPV code 38636000) and will be delivered to the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £404,400, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication according to Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The award date is 9 December 2024, with the contract period starting on 11 December 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the optical instruments sector. Large-scale organisations with expertise in high-performance laser systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. This contract underscores the procurement prospects within the scientific and research community, offering potential for businesses to expand their operations and contribute to significant scientific projects led by UKRI-STFC. Additionally, contractual transparency and the involvement of large-scale suppliers, such as Vexlum oy, highlight the importance of advanced technical capabilities and business readiness in securing such opportunities.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to purchase four high-performance lasers. This contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. 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/3cf42bb0-5a03-4fb6-b811-2ad7fd1036a0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £404,400 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEXLUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf42bb0-5a03-4fb6-b811-2ad7fd1036a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cf42bb0-5a03-4fb6-b811-2ad7fd1036a0
  10th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=908885029
  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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