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title: "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate"
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# UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89dfcb5c-3a5c-4596-a406-cee40b28887e

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates to Manx Precision Optic. The procurement process, under the Open procedure, reached the award stage on 21st February 2023. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the contract has a total value of £1.5 million GBP. The contract period runs from 22nd February 2023 to 13th February 2026. UKRI's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) initiated the tender for the Specialist optical instruments category.

This tender opportunity for the High Power Laser Mirror Substrates can be beneficial for businesses in the optical instruments industry that can cater to large procurement contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The tender provides a glimpse into potential future procurement batches, offering longer-term business opportunities for suppliers. Businesses interested in innovative optical technology solutions should explore this contract for potential growth prospects.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493dde3f-6d84-4649-8a9c-fbf06ceabd67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2023 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANX PRECISION OPTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493dde3f-6d84-4649-8a9c-fbf06ceabd67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/493dde3f-6d84-4649-8a9c-fbf06ceabd67
  14th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=767847806
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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