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title: "UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser"
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# UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e502a22-fb43-4d42-987f-41c5d8c7111b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser is managed by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically via the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total value of £1,421,600. The tender was officially awarded on 19 July 2022, marking the completion of the procurement process. The contract period commenced the following day, 20 July 2022, and will continue until 18 July 2023, with the product to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and technological sectors, particularly those specialising in optical equipment and systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in similar future tenders, as they are well-suited for contracts of this nature. Companies that manufacture laser systems or provide precision laboratory equipment would be particularly advantageous contenders, presenting their innovative solutions to fulfill UKRI's aim of enhancing the UK's scientific capabilities.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a laser system that will be used as the pump for a nanosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 1.5J, as part of the EPAC Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168287cb-f045-4c3f-bd28-b61e11b30a2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2022 - 18 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,421,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,421,600 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168287cb-f045-4c3f-bd28-b61e11b30a2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/168287cb-f045-4c3f-bd28-b61e11b30a2f
  20th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=706696714
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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