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title: "UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode System"
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# UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f15b14aa-3ae1-407d-9dc0-df286972e182

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## Summary

The public procurement process is being led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) for the contract titled "UKRI-1166 - Supply of a 100Hz Pulsed Laser Diode System". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on lasers. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a crucial deadline for submitting proposals set for 26 March 2021 at 14:00. The total estimated value of the contract is £450,000, and the contract period will commence on 23 April 2021 and conclude on 31 October 2021. The delivery location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laser technology and related goods. Businesses that provide advanced laser systems or components, particularly those experienced in manipulating ytterbium:YAG lasers, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will contribute to the development of an essential pulsed laser system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s laboratory, potentially leading to further collaborative opportunities in the research and technology sector.

## 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: 19 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 26 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders: Instead of: 19 March 2021 Time: 14:00 Read New: 26 March 2021 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. Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for a pulsed laser diode laser system, in the following called the System, that will be used to pump an ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier generating pulses with energies in excess of 10 J at a repetition rate of 100 Hz. The Yb:YAG laser system is being developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It will be installed and operated in a laser laboratory at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e040ed-7221-42b9-82de-60142b8f96b1 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| 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

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2021 at 09:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e040ed-7221-42b9-82de-60142b8f96b1
- 2 Feb 2021 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e040ed-7221-42b9-82de-60142b8f96b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50e040ed-7221-42b9-82de-60142b8f96b1
  17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./W65289V4SG
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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