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title: "UKRI-1701 Disc Amplifier Flashlamps"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030231"
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# UKRI-1701 Disc Amplifier Flashlamps

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030231

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research and Innovation as the contracting authority, seeking suppliers for the "UKRI-1701 Disc Amplifier Flashlamps" project, classified under "Arc lamps" in the goods category. This tender is currently in the award stage, following its initiation. The estimated value of this contract ranges between £0.00 and £160,000.00, and it is particularly aimed at small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract has been signed as of 22 March 2022, with orders to be issued as needs arise, indicating a flexible call-off contract model.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of electronic components, specifically those capable of designing and fabricating Xenon flashlamps for laser applications. Enterprises that specialise in high-quality electrical goods and have the capacity to meet the rigorous standards set forth by the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory would be well-positioned to compete. The open procedure for this procurement allows a wide range of potential bidders to engage, promoting a competitive environment that may spur business growth for capable contenders.

## Notice

This specification defines requirements for the design, fabrication, and testing of Xenon flashlamps to be used in laser disc amplifiers by the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS0.00 to 160,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. The Contract shall be a 'call-off' contract, meaning that there is no guaranteed level of spend. Once a Contract is established with a preferred Bidder, orders shall be made when UKRI identify the need and a PO issued for the volume required. Multiple Orders may be issued throughout the Contract duration and up to the maximum Contract value identified. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found within the referenced eSourcing Portal. The Contract shall be for both the 108 and 150 variants of flashlamps.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This specification defines requirements for the design, fabrication, and testing of Xenon flashlamps to be used in laser disc amplifiers by the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS0.00 to 160,000.00 GBP excluding VAT. The Contract shall be a 'call-off' contract, meaning that there is no guaranteed level of spend. Once a Contract is established with a preferred Bidder, orders shall be made when UKRI identify the need and a PO issued for the volume required. Multiple Orders may be issued throughout the Contract duration and up to the maximum Contract value identified. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found within the referenced eSourcing Portal. The Contract shall be for both the 108 and 150 variants of flashlamps. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N5V6725FPF

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007859-2022 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | £160,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLCERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31517000 - Arc lamps

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007859-2022
- 16 Dec 2021 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031418-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=678039077
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N5V6725FPF
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Arc-lamps./N5V6725FPF

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