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title: "UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media"
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# UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e328499a-38f1-41bd-884a-b63087b04804

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has published a tender for the procurement of ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding for a 10 J laser amplifier head. The tender is titled "UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media" and falls under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments." The procurement stage is currently in the "active" status, with a tender period ending on 5th December 2022 and a contract period spanning from 9th January 2023 to 8th January 2027. The procurement method used is an "Open procedure" for goods with a total value of £400,000 in GBP. The delivery address for the items is in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by UK Research and Innovation presents a chance for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to participate. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, as indicated by the suitability criteria set by the buyer. Companies interested in supplying ceramic media discs and cladding for laser applications should consider bidding for this contract. The timeline allows for ample preparation and delivery of the required goods, aligning with the buyer's specific technical requirements for the laser system to be built by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, through its component Research Council the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the supplier to produce ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding, intended for use in a 10 J laser amplifier head. After delivery, and before installation, a dielectric anti-reflection coating will be applied to the discs. These optics will be shipped to the United Kingdom where they will be integrated into a new laser system, built by STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621b24-8b7f-4dd4-90c5-527c85f48038 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2023 - 8 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621b24-8b7f-4dd4-90c5-527c85f48038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f621b24-8b7f-4dd4-90c5-527c85f48038
  3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./7K53KKSU5P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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