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title: "UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
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# UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb90bbe5-edad-4146-9137-2ba9ba614936

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking to procure a minimum of one laser system as part of the EPAC Project, specified under the title "UKRI-1119 PS OPCPA Pump Laser." This procurement falls within the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with an estimated value of £1,200,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and interested parties must submit their bids by the deadline of 18th February 2021. The delivery of the laser system is expected to take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract anticipated to commence on 9th March 2021 and run until 8th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment, particularly in the laboratory and optical sectors. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced laser systems, including those capable of high energy output, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the possibility of additional systems being procured in the future, this tender could enable growth and foster long-term partnerships for suppliers in related industries.

## Notice

UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the pump for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db80ec-2372-40ee-b77a-bee4f68587ae |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 8 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 1FF |
| 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

- 13 Jan 2021 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db80ec-2372-40ee-b77a-bee4f68587ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2db80ec-2372-40ee-b77a-bee4f68587ae
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./UW27326C28
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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