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title: "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser"
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# UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a119

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is undertaking the procurement of laser systems as part of the EPAC (Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre) project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Swindon, UK. The initiative is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £700,000, allowing for the purchase of a minimum of one laser system, with the option to procure up to two additional systems later. The initial purchase is estimated at £140,000 to £192,000 (ex-VAT). The procurement method is open, enabling participation from a wide range of suppliers, and the initial tender period has concluded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and optical equipment sectors, particularly those manufacturing precision laser systems or related technology. Companies capable of providing high-quality laboratory equipment and those involved in cutting-edge optical innovations may find this an advantageous opportunity. As the project seeks to enhance capabilities within the UK’s laser-driven accelerator research, firms with experience in high-power laser applications or research institutions may be particularly well-suited to compete for these contracts.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people -- and more broadly to the world. UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed 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. Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: PS140K or PS192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS700,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed 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. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DFEX7W2XS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LASER QUANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019790-2021
- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006568-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=618701541
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DFEX7W2XS
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./5DFEX7W2XS
- https://www.laserquantum.com/support/

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