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title: "UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system"
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# UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2e3f9c3-5c40-49f1-bc4f-d0dc55f84cf4

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research & Innovation, is seeking proposals for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre Project. The procurement involves machine tools operated by laser and machining centres, with a contract value of £350,000. The tender deadline is 31st July 2023, with the contract period starting on 30th August 2023 and ending on 31st August 2024.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in laser technologies and machine tools to compete for supplying the Ti: Sapphire amplifier system. The procurement process is currently in the open stage, providing an avenue for relevant businesses to engage with UKRI. Given the specified technical requirements and contract value, companies with expertise in high-energy laser systems are well-suited to explore and bid for this opportunity.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 31 July 2023 Time: 12:00 Read New: 14 August 2023 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 31 July 2023 Time: 12:00 Read New: 14 August 2023 Time: 14:00 Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e81ee8-c5d4-4cbd-92da-b1483d895915 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2023 at 18:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e81ee8-c5d4-4cbd-92da-b1483d895915
- 21 Jun 2023 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e81ee8-c5d4-4cbd-92da-b1483d895915

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e81ee8-c5d4-4cbd-92da-b1483d895915
  23rd July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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