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title: "Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-abc6d4ec-b132-4376-9df4-64ee43bbe4d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-03-11"
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# Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abc6d4ec-b132-4376-9df4-64ee43bbe4d1

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has recently awarded a contract for a Fourier Transform Optical Spectrum Analyser for critical calibration of existing MAST-U diagnostic instruments. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a contract notice, has a contract period from 11th March to 29th March 2024. The contract is valued at £31,479 and the suppliers are Thorlabs Ltd. The procurement process is now in the award stage.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the goods industry, particularly those specializing in optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender especially suitable due to the mention of SME suitability. Businesses based in the UK and international companies could potentially benefit from this under the specified delivery addresses.

## Notice

An Optical Spectrum Analyser required to measure the emission spectra in the infrared spectral region (1-12 microns) for the critical calibration of existing MAST-U diagnostic instruments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0e1d53-9d19-449c-bc03-4eecb2dcad16 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,479 |
| 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 | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0e1d53-9d19-449c-bc03-4eecb2dcad16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c0e1d53-9d19-449c-bc03-4eecb2dcad16
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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