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title: "UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser"
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# UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6319d18f-a05c-4ace-9a89-f2e229f1a617

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking bids for the "UKRI-1799 Ns OPCPA Pump Laser" as part of their ongoing procurement process. The contract, valued at £900,000, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with procurement set in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 25 February 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 16 March 2022 and continue until 15 March 2026. This procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to compete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the scientific and optical equipment industry. Businesses specialising in laser technology or related sectors could find this contract particularly advantageous, as UKRI aims to enhance their capabilities in delivering scientific advancements through the EPAC Project. Given the scale of the project and the potential for collaboration, firms that can meet the specified criteria are encouraged to participate in this competitive bidding process.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Instead of: 11 February 2022 Time: 14:00 Read New: 25 February 2022 Time: 14:00 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. 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 laser system that will be used as the pump for a nanosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 1.5J, as part of the EPAC Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a6f0f8-d292-4e7d-a7ee-c575690704e7 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2022 - 15 Mar 2026 |
| 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 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 | 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

- 28 Jan 2022 at 16:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a6f0f8-d292-4e7d-a7ee-c575690704e7
- 7 Jan 2022 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a6f0f8-d292-4e7d-a7ee-c575690704e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34a6f0f8-d292-4e7d-a7ee-c575690704e7
  28th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./JXF96M7A2C
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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