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title: "UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser"
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# UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7815f95-f023-489f-923a-332c7e9627f3

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "UK SBS PR20008 Large Aperture Yb:YAG Gain Media for EPAC Pump Laser." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with delivery required in the South East of the United Kingdom. The open procedure is currently active and will close for submissions on 27th April 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 12th June 2020 and continue until 31st March 2022. Bidders are invited to supply a minimum of one set of large aperture, uncoated, yterrbium-doped (Yb:YAG) ceramic gain media, with the option to provide up to three additional sets later on.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying optical and precision equipment, particularly those with experience in high-energy laser components. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the buyer's openness to their involvement. Companies specialising in materials science, optics, and laser technologies will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further collaboration with the UKRI in future projects.

## Notice

UKRI, The Contracting Authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one set of large aperture, uncoated, yterrbium-doped (Yb:YAG) ceramic gain media for use in a high energy laser amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, optical testing, certification and delivery of a single set of gain media, comprising a total of six slabs, to the specifications detailed, with the ability to purchase up to an additional 3 sets at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5c206d-e88c-4e95-82c7-deb4ec74e96c |
| 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 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 AND 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2020 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5c206d-e88c-4e95-82c7-deb4ec74e96c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa5c206d-e88c-4e95-82c7-deb4ec74e96c
  23rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./Y2DD5G88E2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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