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title: "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser"
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# UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-311842b3-4fe2-4164-bc79-7853c0624b53

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically its component Research Council known as the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is conducting an open tender (UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser) for the procurement of a minimum of one seed laser system, with potential for additional purchases. The deadline for submission of tenders is 17 May 2021, with the contract period commencing on 11 June 2021 and concluding on 10 June 2025. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of up to £700,000 excluding VAT.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses operating within the scientific equipment and laser systems sectors, particularly those capable of providing advanced optical technology solutions. Given the tender's focus on high-precision laboratory equipment, firms with expertise in manufacturing or supplying such goods, as well as those offering services related to the installation and support of laser systems, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender could facilitate growth within a sector poised for innovation and expansion.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 06 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 06 May 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 May 2021 Time: 14:00 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 minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed 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. Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: PS140K or PS192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS700,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac0c573-8d2d-4bd8-9c70-fcf1d2a5b806 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2021 - 10 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac0c573-8d2d-4bd8-9c70-fcf1d2a5b806
- 30 Mar 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac0c573-8d2d-4bd8-9c70-fcf1d2a5b806

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ac0c573-8d2d-4bd8-9c70-fcf1d2a5b806
  5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./5DFEX7W2XS
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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