---
title: "UKRI-1846 TAP Beamline Stretcher Positive and Negative Mirror"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0324d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2022-07-20"
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# UKRI-1846 TAP Beamline Stretcher Positive and Negative Mirror

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0324d1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is initiating a tender for the provision of stretcher positive and negative mirrors for the TAP Beamline, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excluding glasses). This procurement, with an expected total estimated value ranging from £250,000 to £350,000 excluding VAT, is currently in the planning stage, with the submission deadline set for 27 April 2022. Tenders are open through an open procedure, and businesses based in the Oxfordshire area will likely deliver the items.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialized in optical products and precision engineering. UKRI's preference for engaging SMEs indicates a competitive landscape where innovative and niche suppliers might excel. With options for future purchases of additional mirrors, successful bidders may establish long-term relationships with a prominent public sector research organisation, enhancing their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of stretcher positive and negative mirrors for the TAP Beamline.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of stretcher positive and negative mirrors for the TAP Beamline. The initial purchase is for 1 off positive and 1 off negative mirror. UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 1 off positive and 1 off negative mirror at some point within two years of contract commencement. The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS125,000 - PS175,000 excl. VAT for the initial purchase of one positive and one negative mirror. The total estimated value including the option to purchase an additional positive and negative mirror is PS250,000 - PS350,000 excl. VAT.

Options: The initial purchase is for 1 off positive and 1 off negative mirror. UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 1 off positive and 1 off negative mirror at some point within two years of contract commencement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019821-2022 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £456,480 |

## 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 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APERTURE OPTICAL SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38622000 - Mirrors

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 18:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019821-2022
- 18 Jul 2022 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019504-2022
- 22 Mar 2022 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007735-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=707348750
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=706410929
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./4K2Z6764XN
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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