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title: "UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036587"
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# UKRI-2379 EPAC Front End and Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optiocal Tables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036587

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is looking to procure optical tables for laser systems for the EPAC Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves the supply of optical tables for a specific project. The contract, awarded to Newport Spectra Physics Limited, is valued at £291,472.08 GBP and was signed on 16th November 2022. The tender requires various quality criteria for evaluation, with a focus on the delivery date and schedule. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing opportunities for businesses interested in supplying optical instruments in the goods category. The location of the procurement is Oxfordshire, UK.

This tender for optical tables offers business growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing optical instruments. Businesses specialized in manufacturing and supplying optical tables for laser systems would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), is actively seeking proposals for this project. The procurement method being open allows a competitive environment for businesses to participate in the tender process. The contract award to Newport Spectra Physics Limited highlights the potential for SMEs to secure contracts with UKRI, a notable body governed by public law in the research sector.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of optical tables for laser systems being built for the EPAC Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL). These optical tables will form the base of the laser system and will be operated at room temperature in ambient atmospheric conditions in a clean room environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier Optical Tables. The initial purchase is for 1 Front End Optical Table and 1 Ti:S Main Amplifier Optical Table. UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 2 optical tables for the Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier at a later date and therefore different timescales for delivery will apply. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4KG2EFMX72

Options: UKRI wish to retain the option to buy an additional 2 optical tables for the Ti:Sapphire Main Amplifier at a later date and therefore different timescales for delivery will apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032935-2022 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | £240,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,472 |

## 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 | NEWPORT SPECTRA PHYSICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2022 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032935-2022
- 3 Oct 2022 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027695-2022
- 2 Sep 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024702-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=731973804
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/4KG2EFMX72
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./4KG2EFMX72
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./4KG2EFMX72
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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