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title: "UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror"
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# UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fab49c00-20cd-4c6d-9785-dd08a070ca13

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is seeking to procure a laser turning mirror for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project, located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the South East of the United Kingdom. This procurement, under the title "UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror," is classified under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses)." The tender process is currently in the amendment stage, with the submission deadline extended to 20 August 2024 at 14:00. The contract period is set to begin on 18 September 2024 and end on 17 September 2025. Using an open procurement method, UKRI aims to ensure transparency and equal opportunity for all bidders.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specializing in optical and laboratory equipment. As UKRI considers this contract potentially suitable for SMEs, companies operating in this niche market can leverage this project to enhance their portfolios and gain significant exposure. The open procedure ensures fair competition, providing a level playing field for all potential suppliers. Companies with competencies in high-precision optical component manufacturing and those capable of meeting rigorous scientific standards would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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: 06 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 06 August 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 20 August 2024 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. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed2f89f-991c-47b9-840e-d1649a1a5edf |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2024 - 17 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 23 Jul 2024 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed2f89f-991c-47b9-840e-d1649a1a5edf
- 1 Jul 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed2f89f-991c-47b9-840e-d1649a1a5edf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ed2f89f-991c-47b9-840e-d1649a1a5edf
  23rd July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory,-optical-and-precision-equipments-(excl.-glasses)./X327229476
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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