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title: "UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037e99"
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# UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037e99

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, located in Swindon, United Kingdom, has initiated an open procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-2466 Dipole S Gain Media" in the goods category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender, with an estimated value of 400,000 GBP, involves the production and delivery of ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding for a laser amplifier project in the UK. The deadline for tender submissions is December 5, 2022, with further details available on the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender opportunity from UK Research and Innovation presents a potential business growth avenue for companies specialising in laboratory equipment, optical technologies, and precision instruments. SMEs are encouraged to participate in the tender process, which follows an open procedure. The emphasis on quality in the award criteria highlights the buyer's focus on ensuring high standards in the final product, making it suitable for businesses committed to excellence and innovation in laser technology.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, through its component Research Council the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the supplier to produce ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding, intended for use in a 10 J laser amplifier head. After delivery, and before installation, a dielectric anti-reflection coating will be applied to the discs. These optics will be shipped to the United Kingdom where they will be integrated into a new laser system, built by STFC.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, through its component Research Council the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the supplier to produce ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding, intended for use in a 10 J laser amplifier head. After delivery, and before installation, a dielectric anti-reflection coating will be applied to the discs. These optics will be shipped to the United Kingdom where they will be integrated into a new laser system, built by STFC. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7K53KKSU5P

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031029-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7K53KKSU5P
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./7K53KKSU5P
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./7K53KKSU5P

## Provenance

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