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title: "UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser"
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# UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-335538a2-b6d2-4b5a-91fb-d09fdc3378cc

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of large aperture Yb:YAG ceramic gain media intended for use in the EPAC Project high energy laser amplifier system. This tender, titled "UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser", falls under the goods category within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 29 June 2020, with a tender period that ended on 27 April 2020. The contract is valued at £165,000, with potential for further purchases depending on supplier performance, and delivery will be required to a location in the South East of England.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical and precision equipment. As UKRI has indicated that the contract may suit SMEs, businesses with expertise in manufacturing, polishing, and testing optical components may find this an ideal opportunity. Furthermore, the open procedure employed allows for competitive bidding, making it accessible for a broad range of suppliers eager to expand their market presence in the high-tech supply sector.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure Instead of: Notice number in the OJEU: 2020/S 59-142721 Read: Notice number in the OJEU: 2020/S 059-142724 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision *** UKRI, The Contracting Authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one set of large aperture, uncoated, yterrbium-doped (Yb:YAG) ceramic gain media for use in a high energy laser amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, optical testing, certification and delivery of a single set of gain media, comprising a total of six slabs, to the specifications detailed, with the ability to purchase up to an additional 3 sets at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440b75fb-2cf4-44be-b8f6-9a2c16e5d652 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2020 at 13:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440b75fb-2cf4-44be-b8f6-9a2c16e5d652
- 29 Jun 2020 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440b75fb-2cf4-44be-b8f6-9a2c16e5d652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/440b75fb-2cf4-44be-b8f6-9a2c16e5d652
  16th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=502395288
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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