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title: "UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables"
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# UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83abf7b8-0708-43ed-b920-9a37f2ddea6d

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking proposals for the supply of optical tables as part of the UKRI-2379 EPAC Project. The procurement process involves a contract value of £240,000 GBP under an open procedure, with a tender period ending on October 7, 2022. The contract is set to run from November 4, 2022, to March 31, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the STFC under UK Research & Innovation is particularly suited for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide optical instruments. Businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying goods related to optical instruments and laser systems, especially those operating in the clean room environment industry category, are well-positioned to compete and potentially grow through this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 07 October 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 10 October 2022 Time: 11:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 07 October 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 10 October 2022 Time: 11:00 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. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of optical tables for laser systems being built for the EPAC Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). These optical tables will form the base of the laser system and will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions in a clean room environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d82c976-3404-4f66-bef4-5d4b1e0e31e0 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| 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

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d82c976-3404-4f66-bef4-5d4b1e0e31e0
- 2 Sep 2022 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d82c976-3404-4f66-bef4-5d4b1e0e31e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d82c976-3404-4f66-bef4-5d4b1e0e31e0
  3rd October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./4KG2EFMX72
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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