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title: "UKSBS PR20019 Fibre Front End Seed Source"
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# UKSBS PR20019 Fibre Front End Seed Source

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0555b68-1520-45ef-adad-164dbe1889fa

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is currently conducting a tender process under the title "UKSBS PR20019 Fibre Front End Seed Source." This procurement falls within the lasers industry category and is based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions open until 3rd July 2020. The contract period will commence on 14th August 2020 and is set to end on 16th February 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, targeting the acquisition of a fibre seed source for use in a high energy laser amplifier system as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laser technologies and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable competitors, therefore encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Businesses equipped to deliver advanced laser systems or components, particularly those capable of meeting the specified technical requirements, would be well-positioned to engage with this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority are seeking to procure the of a minimum of one fibre seed source for use in a high energy laser amplifier system as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The tender documentation describes the technical specification for Tender Reference PR20019 to provide a fibre seed source that is capable of producing shaped ns-pulses to seed an ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier chain capable of producing 150J at 10Hz at the output.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7ead4-77fb-4e29-bd64-8aa645d0fb8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2020 - 16 Feb 2021 |
| 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

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 25 May 2020 at 09:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7ead4-77fb-4e29-bd64-8aa645d0fb8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aca7ead4-77fb-4e29-bd64-8aa645d0fb8a
  25th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./79C4ARPP8C
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