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title: "GB-SWINDON: Stretcher Gratings EPAC"
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# GB-SWINDON: Stretcher Gratings EPAC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db4fe1c3-4306-48b6-8b1f-63ce0f5e533a

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) of UK Research & Innovation is inviting proposals for the supply of transmission diffraction gratings for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, UK. The procurement stage is currently open, with a tender period ending on 27th January 2023 and contract activities scheduled from 10th February to 31st July 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category with a value of GBP 100,000 and a minimum value of GBP 50,000.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical readers to participate. Businesses located in the South East region of the UK would find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method allows fair competition, offering SMEs a chance to showcase their expertise in supplying diffraction gratings. The contract duration provides a clear timeline for successful bidders to deliver the required goods, fostering growth opportunities for businesses in the optical technology sector.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a bundle of transmission diffraction gratings for use in a pulse stretcher system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad34350-a215-48c0-b20b-5acd0498f258 |
| 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 | 6 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 & 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

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30216100 - Optical readers

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2023 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad34350-a215-48c0-b20b-5acd0498f258

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fad34350-a215-48c0-b20b-5acd0498f258
  6th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-SWINDON:-Stretcher-Gratings-EPAC/78XF2V2D63
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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