---
title: "UKRI-3010 Triggering System EPAC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c430"
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# UKRI-3010 Triggering System EPAC

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c430

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research & Innovation, has initiated a tender process for the supply of a distributed triggering system as part of the EPAC Project, valued at £180,000. The procurement falls under the CPV category of Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. The tender stage is active with a submission deadline of 31st May 2023, award period starting at 10:00 AM on the same day, and bid opening scheduled for that time as well. The procurement method is an Open procedure with a tender period ending on 31st May 2023. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender issued by UK Research & Innovation offers business growth opportunities for suppliers interested in providing the triggering system components. Companies specializing in machine tools, laser operations, and machining centres would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender presents a 2-year contract duration with potential extensions, allowing businesses to establish long-term relationships with the buyer. Interested parties must adhere to the written submission method and meet the specified requirements for consideration.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a distributed triggering system that will be used as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The triggering system will be required to initiate the operation of a number of events and pieces of equipment. Examples include the firing of pump diodes, operation of Pockels cells, capture from cameras, and the operation of solenoids in gas jets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a distributed triggering system that will be used as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T9366E7A7X

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 2 years from commencement of the Contract. There will also be two optional extensions available to be utilised on a 1-year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011921-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| 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 & 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011921-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/T9366E7A7X
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./T9366E7A7X
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./T9366E7A7X

## Provenance

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