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title: "UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services"
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# UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95f931d2-7843-4c2f-90b4-e2236d47b1bf

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## Summary

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, represented by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, has awarded a contract for UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services valued at £4,000,000. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure and the tender period ended on 29th February 2024. The contract is now active and will run from 1st March 2024 to 29th February 2028, benefitting businesses providing engineering and design services located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses specializing in engineering design services to engage in the delivery of essential design and development work for the CLF. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, particularly those with expertise in risk assessments, method statements, and compliance with Construction Design and Management regulations, are well-suited to compete. The focus of the procurement process is on providing laser facilities for research in physics, chemistry, and biology, offering a unique opportunity for businesses involved in state-of-the-art technology and scientific experimentation.

## Notice

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world's leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e308ccc-9cf2-4aeb-970f-c23faaddea47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | DEMCON; FIRSTCO; FRAZER NASH; FRAZER-NASH; OBSERVATORY SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e308ccc-9cf2-4aeb-970f-c23faaddea47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e308ccc-9cf2-4aeb-970f-c23faaddea47
  29th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=863803841
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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