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title: "UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier"
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# UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8c98cfa-72c6-426c-be68-31d2eccfca18

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is seeking proposals for the tender titled "UKRI-2078 Large aperture air-spaced achromatic doublets for the EPAC high energy amplifier." This procurement falls under the optical instruments category and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with the proposal deadline set for 30 June 2022 at 11:00. The total contract value is approximately £288,000, and the expected contract period will commence on 25 July 2022 and conclude on 31 March 2023. This procurement follows the open procedure method, allowing all interested parties to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical instrumentation or related manufacturing. Businesses experienced in the production, polishing, testing, and certification of optical components, particularly those familiar with anti-reflection coatings and complex assembly technologies, would be well-positioned to respond to this invitation. Participation in this contract may also facilitate networking and subsequent opportunities within the scientific and technological sectors, reinforcing partnerships with leading UK research organisations.

## 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: 23 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 23 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 June 2022 Time: 11:00 Other 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. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, who are part of UKRI) for the supply of large aperture, anti-reflection (AR) coated, air-spaced mounted achromatic doublets for use in beam magnification and relay imaging telescopes for the high energy titanium-sapphire amplifier system as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documentation includes the technical specification for the air-spaced achromatic doublets. The Specification should be read in conjunction with the associated drawings. The minimum scope of the contract is for the manufacture, polishing, mounting, optical testing, certification and delivery of the mounted doublets to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. All technical and quality requirements are described in the tender document that are held in the eSourcing portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebfd12c-b7b9-4a36-a5eb-cd97a19fe6cf |
| 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 | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £288,000 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2022 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebfd12c-b7b9-4a36-a5eb-cd97a19fe6cf
- 13 May 2022 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebfd12c-b7b9-4a36-a5eb-cd97a19fe6cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebfd12c-b7b9-4a36-a5eb-cd97a19fe6cf
  20th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./5BNDC23ZUY
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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