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title: "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ad74"
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# UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ad74

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), which is seeking to purchase a seed laser system for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). This tender, titled "UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. It is currently in the Tender stage, with the latest amendment extending the deadline for submissions to 17 May 2021. The contract value is estimated between £140,000 and £192,000, with a maximum potential spend of up to £700,000 for future purchases. The location for this opportunity is Swindon, UK, and it primarily involves the procurement of goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the optical and precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in laser technology. Companies capable of supplying advanced laser systems and related components would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The large potential spend and the option for additional purchases make this an attractive opportunity for suppliers looking to expand their client base in the research and innovation domain.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009731-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 May 2021 at 15:25 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009731-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DFEX7W2XS
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./5DFEX7W2XS

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