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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-336d2a9a-dc37-4ef3-a77b-c05e6cc484a6

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based at the Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxford, has completed the procurement process for a linewidth analyser to measure characteristics of a locked laser in the lab. The contract, titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4665 Linewidth analyser," falls under the specialist optical instruments category (CPV 38636000) and is intended for delivery to the South East region of the United Kingdom. This procurement reached the award stage on 26th January 2025, with the contract period running from 28th January 2025 to 8th June 2025. The contract, amounting to GBP 33,000, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication as per Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 (b) (ii).

This tender presents a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in supplying specialist optical instruments, particularly those with experience in high-precision measurement devices. Although the supplier, HighFinesse GmbH, is a large company, smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises could benefit from similar future opportunities by leveraging their competencies in the high-tech equipment sector. Engaging in such contracts allows businesses to build relationships with prominent research organisations like UKRI, boosting their credentials and opening up further opportunities in the scientific equipment market.

## Notice

UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to supply a linewidth analyser to measure characteristic of locked laser in the lab to allow rapid optimisation and diagnosis. This contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Regulation 32 (b) (ii). Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bd3c2a2-22d8-40f2-a86a-9b9a87c32a8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2025 - 8 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,000 |
| 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 | HIGHFINESSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bd3c2a2-22d8-40f2-a86a-9b9a87c32a8f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3bd3c2a2-22d8-40f2-a86a-9b9a87c32a8f
  27th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=920493068
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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