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title: "UKRI-3010 Triggering System EPAC"
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# UKRI-3010 Triggering System EPAC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d8c17bf-4f90-484e-b220-8ec2ab314dae

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), has initiated a tender process for the supply of a distributed triggering system under the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. This tender, titled "UKRI-3010 Triggering System EPAC," falls under the goods category in the machine tools sector. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a contract value of £180,000 in GBP. The tender period ends on 31st May 2023, and the contract is set to start on 26th June 2023, running until 30th June 2024, with the delivery location being in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from STFC presents an opportunity for businesses to supply a triggering system for various operational needs within the EPAC Project. Companies well-versed in providing solutions for laser-based machinery and machining centres would find this tender suitable for their expertise. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, offering businesses the chance to compete for a valuable contract with the potential for business growth in the machine tools sector.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a distributed triggering system that will be used as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The triggering system will be required to initiate the operation of a number of events and pieces of equipment. Examples include the firing of pump diodes, operation of Pockels cells, capture from cameras, and the operation of solenoids in gas jets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6088c77-73a7-4393-9960-72a6eff71d8c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6088c77-73a7-4393-9960-72a6eff71d8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6088c77-73a7-4393-9960-72a6eff71d8c
  26th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./T9366E7A7X
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