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title: "EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics"
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# EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b3691cc-4e73-4de8-afcd-c55a29694004

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation, is inviting proposals for the procurement of large aperture Adaptive Optics Systems for their Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. This tender is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £900,000. The procurement method is open, and the tender period is set to close on 22 February 2021. The contract period will commence on 15 March 2021 and is expected to conclude on 14 March 2025. The delivery address for the equipment is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of advanced laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those that can meet the specifications of high-energy laser systems. Companies that specialise in precision engineering, optoelectronics, and similar fields would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the project spanning four years, successful bidders have the potential to establish long-term relationships with the STFC, fostering growth and innovation in a critical area of scientific research.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a number of large aperture Adaptive Optic Systems for use in a high-energy laser amplifier system as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7aecc3-27cd-4b58-95e4-91e1e7959dd6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 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

- 13 Jan 2021 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7aecc3-27cd-4b58-95e4-91e1e7959dd6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7aecc3-27cd-4b58-95e4-91e1e7959dd6
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./2XJ2B48SUB
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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