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title: "GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods"
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# GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b85af3e0-a98c-4194-9a14-1c890517cc12

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Research & Innovation's Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which initiated a tender titled "GB-Swindon: Glass Laser Rods" with a focus on goods in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. This tender process reached its conclusion with the award on 7 December 2021, following an end date for submissions on the same day. The awarded contract, valued at £64,944.70, commenced on 8 December 2021 and extends until 25 March 2022. The delivery is to be made in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the optical equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying sophisticated laser components. Companies specialising in laboratory goods, especially those with a focus on precision equipment, should consider competing for future contracts in similar tenders. The requirements set forth by STFC appeal to larger suppliers, like Photonic Solutions Ltd, yet there is potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to establish partnerships or innovate new solutions that align with STFC's specifications, thus enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to purchase replacement Nd:Glass laser rods for the Central Laser Facility's (CLF) Quantel laser system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc98d189-f463-4db7-a6ac-33def597b173 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,944 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,944 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc98d189-f463-4db7-a6ac-33def597b173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc98d189-f463-4db7-a6ac-33def597b173
  8th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=649203011
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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