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title: "UKRI-1167 - Cryogenic Cooling System for a High-Power Laser"
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# UKRI-1167 - Cryogenic Cooling System for a High-Power Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a71c67a0-268a-49fe-b2f0-1a0b9b5195db

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is seeking proposals for a cryogenic cooling system for a high-power laser. This tender, identified as UKRI-1167, is positioned within the lasers industry category and is located in Swindon, South East England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 27th April 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £425,000, and it follows an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and engineering sectors to engage in high-value government contracts. Businesses specialising in laser technology and related systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the STFC is specifically looking to utilise innovative solutions to enhance their advanced laser system at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. Participation in this procurement could enable businesses to not only secure a lucrative contract but also establish a long-term partnership with a key player in the UK scientific community.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Telephone Number Instead of: +441235446553 Read: +441793442000 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, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for a cryogenic cooling system for a high-power laser. STFC is building an advanced Yb:YAG laser system delivering pulse energies in excess of 10 J at 100 Hz repetition rate. The system will be built, tested, and operated at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dad85f3-d9da-485f-b00c-cac9a032e13d |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 May 2021 - 27 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,000 |
| 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

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dad85f3-d9da-485f-b00c-cac9a032e13d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dad85f3-d9da-485f-b00c-cac9a032e13d
  23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./H5V9UP64NY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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