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title: "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038aaa"
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# UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038aaa

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through its Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has completed the tender process for the supply of specialist optical instruments. The tender title is "UKRI-2502 EPAC High Power Laser Mirror Substrate." The main procurement category is goods. The procurement stage is in the award phase. The initial batch of substrates is estimated at £400,000 to £500,000 (excluding VAT). The total potential contract value, including future batches, could reach up to £1.5 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the contracting authority is UK Research and Innovation.

This public procurement tender creates opportunities for businesses specializing in specialist optical instruments to supply High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for the EPAC Project. Businesses in the optical instruments industry are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract allows for the potential purchase of future batches, offering opportunities for long-term business growth. Suppliers like Manx Precision Optic are actively involved in the contract, presenting further opportunities for collaboration and business expansion within the field of optical instruments.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposals are sought by UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of High Power Laser Mirror Substrates for use as part of the EPAC Project. The tender documents describe the technical specification for tender reference UKRI-2502 to provide the substrates. All related documents should be read and understood in order to bid. The core requirement of the initial batch of substrates is estimated at PS400,000 GBP to PS500,000 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, of a 2nd and 3rd batch, makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS1.5M GBP (excluding VAT). A quantity of 22 substrates shall comprise of the core deliverables of the initial batch to be delivered to UKRI-STFC-RAL. Delivery of the initial quantities of substrates shall be delivered no later than 12 months from contract commencement. The contract shall allow for the subsequent batches 2 and 3, that UKRI may (or may not) choose to purchase, to be purchased within 3 years. The Bid submitted prices shall apply to the entirety of the contract duration and any subsequent purchases via this contract. https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/ Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/454R353A33

Options: A 2nd and 3rd batch of substrates may be purchased, up to the maximum advertised value.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007412-2023 |
| 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 | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | £1,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007412-2023
- 10 Jan 2023 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000624-2023
- 5 Dec 2022 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034352-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=767847806
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/454R353A33
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Specialist-optical-instruments./454R353A33
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Specialist-optical-instruments./454R353A33
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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