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title: "UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d82f"
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# UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d82f

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a procurement process for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system. This system is intended for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system for the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. The focus of procurement is on machine tools operated by laser and machining centres. The buying organisation, UKRI, based in Swindon, UK, has awarded the contract to Amplitude. The contract, valued at £334,970 GBP, was signed on October 3, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in machine tools operated by laser and machining centres to supply the required Ti: Sapphire amplifier system. The procurement stage for this tender is now in the tender award phase. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality laser systems within specified technical requirements are well-suited to compete. Key dates for this tender include the award date in November 2023. The location for delivery is in Oxfordshire, UK.

## Notice

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

### 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 Titanium Sapphire Amplifier System for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Titanium Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/ Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979

Options: There is a maximum potential spend of additional options up to PS200,000.00 excluding VAT which can be used to account for additional purchases or contractual options of spare Ti:Sapphire crystal assembly and the spare pump laser. This amount and/or contractual options may be exercised but not guaranteed.

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year 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/032244-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £334,970 |

## 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 | AMPLITUDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032244-2023
- 24 Jul 2023 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021236-2023
- 21 Jun 2023 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017643-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=820284750
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/Toviewthisnotice,pleaseclickhere:https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=820284750GOReference:GO-2023111-PRO-24317678

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