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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a44ab3e-4274-4fff-a7f3-ebf865066dc7

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, has successfully completed a procurement process for the "UKRI-1942 Blue Optics System," an optical distribution system designed to ensure uniform performance across various research laboratories in the UK. The awarding tender, which falls under the category of Optical instruments (CPV 38600000), was awarded on 26th January 2022, with a contract value of £48,465.68, effective from 27th January 2022 to 25th February 2022. The tender was initiated as part of the goods procurement category, but specific procurement method details were not specified.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing or supply of optical instruments and related technologies. Companies that specialise in high-quality optical systems or have experience in collaborating within research and innovation sectors would be particularly well-suited to engage in future similar tenders. This contract may also stimulate growth for suppliers looking to expand their presence in academic and research markets.

## Notice

An optical distribution system which will match those of our collaborators. It has been created by the members of the AION consortium to ensure uniform performance and to avoid any systematic errors related to use of different equipment across all five Sr-labs in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c28d4e-56a3-4350-9038-9fdf896ea678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 25 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,465 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,465 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c28d4e-56a3-4350-9038-9fdf896ea678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08c28d4e-56a3-4350-9038-9fdf896ea678
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=662123944
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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