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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1170 Optical Tables"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1170 Optical Tables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2913badd-9456-4c67-8afa-cce24f5aa5d1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), seeking proposals for the supply of optical tables for a 150 J laser system in the EPAC Project at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxford, UK. This tender, identified as GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1170 Optical Tables, categorised under goods, is currently in the award stage, with an awarded contract value of £74,179. The tender period concluded on 18th January 2021, while the contract runs from 20th January 2021 to 30th June 2021. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment, particularly those focused on optics and laboratory furniture. Companies that can meet the specific requirements for quality and clean room conditions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature. The detailed specifications of the optical tables imply a need for technical expertise and experience in providing innovative solutions for high-precision installations.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a set of optical tables for a 150 J laser system being built for the EPAC Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). These optical tables will form the base of the laser system and will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions in a clean room environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c1da94-dc17-4a5e-9b09-107b03bf9eff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,179 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,179 |
| 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA-PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39121200 - Tables

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c1da94-dc17-4a5e-9b09-107b03bf9eff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55c1da94-dc17-4a5e-9b09-107b03bf9eff
  22nd January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=563051043
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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