--- title: "UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2023-10-04" --- # UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec2b0647-800f-4839-a7c5-c89d806eee8b.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the provision of Optical System Design and Analysis Services. The procurement falls under the engineering design services category with a value of £4,000,000 GBP. The tender deadline is scheduled for 23rd October 2023 at 14:00 GMT. The contract period is from 18th December 2023 to 17th December 2027. The procurement process is currently in the open procedure stage, and the buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity for Optical System Design and Analysis Services by UKRI presents a potential for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in engineering design services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity and to contribute to the cutting-edge technological advancements at the Central Laser Facility in the UK. The nature of the contract involves design, development, risk assessment, and method statement provisions within the Construction Design and Management regulations, offering a diverse scope for innovative businesses in the South East region of the UK. ## 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 October 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2023 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 23 October 2023 Time: 14:00 Read New: 14 November 2023 Time: 14:00 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. The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world's leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. The Supplier(s) will predominantly provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9b484d-4dd8-4eac-ae3a-e51f2036ab71 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 4 Oct 2023 at 12:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9b484d-4dd8-4eac-ae3a-e51f2036ab71 - 14 Sep 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9b484d-4dd8-4eac-ae3a-e51f2036ab71 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e9b484d-4dd8-4eac-ae3a-e51f2036ab71 4th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=803057570 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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