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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4358 Gold Coated Pulse Compression Grating"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-4358 Gold Coated Pulse Compression Grating

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c60d67b7-2ded-4a4a-8f13-d90e41390e98

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has concluded the procurement process titled "GB-Didcot: UKRI-4358 Gold Coated Pulse Compression Grating". The procurement falls under the Optical Instruments category (CPV: 38600000) and is located in the South East of the UK. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 14 October 2024 and concluding on 28 March 2025. The tender used a negotiated procedure without prior publication, aligning with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £33,446, addresses the replacement of gold-coated gratings for the Gemini Compressor that had been damaged.

This tender presents notable opportunities for entities specialising in optical instruments, particularly those with expertise in producing high-quality precision gratings. Although the award has been made to Horiba UK Limited, businesses in this sector should monitor similar opportunities from UKRI, especially for specialised and high-value contracts. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate reliability in delivering sensitive optical equipment may find significant growth potential by engaging in public tenders with the UKRI.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI STFC appointed a supplier to replace the large gold coated gratings for the Gemini Compressor which had been damaged. This contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contract Regulations 2015. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d92764c-fb5f-4a62-8bdc-cc08cc9dab9c |
| 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 | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,446 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,446 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d92764c-fb5f-4a62-8bdc-cc08cc9dab9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d92764c-fb5f-4a62-8bdc-cc08cc9dab9c
  14th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=895666818
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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