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title: "UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser"
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# UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f32505e-1f80-49f8-a1f3-1db7a3405742

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser," which falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. Located in Swindon, UK, the contract, valued at £302,430, was awarded following an open procurement method. The contract's initial period began on 8th April 2021 and will extend until 6th April 2025. The procurement process, which concluded on 7th April 2021, involves the delivery of a laser system intended for the EPAC Project, with the option to purchase additional units in the future.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for suppliers in the scientific and optical manufacturing sectors, particularly for those small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment. Companies that can provide advanced laser systems or related technologies would be well-suited to compete in future tenders similar to this one. Additionally, businesses with a proven track record in delivering innovative, high-precision equipment will have the potential to expand their market reach through collaborations with UKRI on upcoming projects.

## Notice

UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the pump for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a53f790-f66e-44a6-952b-7f53b54c0892 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2021 - 6 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £302,430 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £302,430 |
| 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 | E & EO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2021 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a53f790-f66e-44a6-952b-7f53b54c0892

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a53f790-f66e-44a6-952b-7f53b54c0892
  7th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=594250751
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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