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title: "UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project"
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# UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e32b4905-1008-4458-ac87-569ebb2e7202

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is seeking suppliers for the UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project. This tender falls under the 'Amplifiers' industry category with a contract value of £800,000 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 9th February 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 8th March 2024 and end on 17th March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to provide a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system. Businesses in the optics and laser technology sector are well-suited to compete in this procurement stage, which is currently active and initiated by the UK Research & Innovation. The supply of the system is requested by STFC and will be utilized at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK, offering growth potential for innovative businesses in this field.

## Notice

This document describes the specification for a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system, known from here on as the System (referring to the whole system including ancillary equipment), or the Amplifier (referring to the optical assembly). The System can be composed of multiple amplifier stages to amplify the output from a fibre-based seed source to the specified 100 mJ at 100 Hz pulse rate. The supply of this System is requested by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to form an integral part of the front-end for a 10 J laser system being built at STFC. This system will be built, tested and operated at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e51bd-fde4-4cfc-b7a9-eb0b7d45d053 |
| 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 | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e51bd-fde4-4cfc-b7a9-eb0b7d45d053

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d68e51bd-fde4-4cfc-b7a9-eb0b7d45d053
  5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Amplifiers./N6WRTV6B3U
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