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title: "UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter"
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# UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c006a4f6-8dff-4e99-bd66-3ba7a81c9ac1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is overseeing the tender titled "UKRI Acousto-optical Programmable Dispersion Filter." This procurement falls under the optical instruments industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method is a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the award date recorded as 19th December 2019. The contract period commenced on 20th December 2019 and is set to conclude on 20th March 2020, with the value of the contract amounting to £45,410.25.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of optical instruments. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high-precision optical technologies would be well-suited to compete, as this procurement demonstrates a focus on advanced technological solutions. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and contribute to growth within this niche market.

## Notice

The Gemini Laser facility within the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at UKRI provides ultrafast pulses of high intensity for users. The development and operational necessity of Gemini laser system have required purchasing a new Dazzler element. Dazzler is an acousto-optical programmable dispersion filter (AOPDF) which controls amplitude spectrum and spectral phase of the optical pulses to achieve reliable compression of ultrashort optical pulses at the end of the amplification chain of Gemini laser system. This Contract was awarded in alignment with Regulation 32(2)(b)(iii)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193fbeae-abaa-4ba4-8135-d27fae9ed120 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 20 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,410 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2020 at 07:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193fbeae-abaa-4ba4-8135-d27fae9ed120

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/193fbeae-abaa-4ba4-8135-d27fae9ed120
  9th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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