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title: "UKRI-2233 Supply of Nd Phosphate Laser Glass"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0353fb"
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# UKRI-2233 Supply of Nd Phosphate Laser Glass

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0353fb

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has completed a tender process for the supply of Nd Phosphate Laser Glass, designated as UKRI-2233. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the glass industry, and took place in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded via a limited procurement method without prior publication, due to the specialized nature of the materials, with a total contract value of USD 380,310 signed on 21st June 2022. Key dates include the contract initiation on 20th July 2022 and the expected availability of related documents within 30 days following the award.

This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced materials, particularly those that can supply highly technical Nd Phosphate Laser Glass. Given the specific requirements and the fact that the product is managed under a patent, only firms with the capability to handle and provide such specialist materials would be well-suited to compete. Businesses involved in manufacturing, particularly those experienced in working with high-tech materials and scientific supply chains, may find significant growth opportunities through similar procurement processes within the research and innovation sectors.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide Nd Phosphate Laser Glass type LG-770 for a high power laser use and the associated cladding material.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to provide Nd Phosphate Laser Glass type LG-770 for a high power laser use and the associated cladding material.

### Procurement Information

This contract was awarded in accordance with regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii). Nd:Phosphate Laser glass is a highly technical material which requires specialist handling and very specialist and detailed annealing. The glass required is controlled under a patent and manufactured only by Schott North America Inc.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019795-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £380,310 |

## 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 | SCHOTT NORTH AMERICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14820000 - Glass

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2022 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019795-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=705935124
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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