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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-440fc04a-9ee4-4472-8cf4-5068ec5ef02c

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), represented by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has conducted a procurement process for the acquisition of a seed laser system, identified as the "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser." This tender falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 15th July 2021. The awarded contract is valued at £121,820, with the potential for total expenditure reaching £700,000 to accommodate future purchases. The contract duration is set from 16th July 2021 to 12th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the specialised field of optical and laser technology. Companies involved in the manufacture and supply of advanced scientific equipment or components would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. Given the nature of the project and the potential for additional sales through further laser system requests, suppliers with experience in cutting-edge technology and a strong track record in government contracts can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence within the UK public sector.

## 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 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/e385ff3f-a4a2-4ddd-b409-30b6268e57ae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2021 - 12 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,820 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £121,820 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER QUANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e385ff3f-a4a2-4ddd-b409-30b6268e57ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e385ff3f-a4a2-4ddd-b409-30b6268e57ae
  13th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=618701541
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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