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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3842 Waveplates"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3842 Waveplates

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-280c0852-3a28-4c1b-a4af-0ea192c1ba03

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council has awarded a contract for the procurement of Zero-order quarter (QWP) and half waveplates (HWP) under the title "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3842 Waveplates" in the optical instruments industry category. The procurement stage has been completed, with a contract value of £43,067 in GBP. The contract period runs from 21st February 2024 to 21st May 2024. The buying organisation is located in Swindon, South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the optical instruments sector to explore partnerships or future tenders with UK Research and Innovation. Companies with expertise in supplying Zero-order quarter and half waveplates may consider similar future procurements by the Council. The contract transparency documents will be available on the UKRI website within the next 30 days, allowing interested businesses to review the procurement process details and potentially engage in future contracting opportunities.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for Zero-order quarter (QWP) and half waveplates (HWP). Due to compatibility reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. 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/c045f7d4-d1c3-4d33-af00-50f6271bedb5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2024 - 21 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,067 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,067 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1SZ |
| 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 | UAB ALTECHNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c045f7d4-d1c3-4d33-af00-50f6271bedb5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c045f7d4-d1c3-4d33-af00-50f6271bedb5
  23rd February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=844017847
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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