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title: "UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042afe"
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# UKRI-3575 Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042afe

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## Summary

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), represented by UK Research & Innovation, has issued a tender for the procurement of an Integrated Laser Front-End System for the DiPOLE-S Project. The procurement falls under the goods category with a focus on amplifiers. The System will be built, tested, and operated at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK. The tender deadline for submission is set for February 9, 2024, with subsequent key dates for amendments on February 23, 2024.

This tender by STFC presents an opportunity for business growth for suppliers capable of providing a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system. Businesses involved in the production and supply of optical components, amplifiers, power supplies, chillers, cabling, and installation services in the UK can actively participate. SMEs are encouraged to apply, and the selection of tenderers will be based on specified procurement criteria, with a focus on meeting system performance standards and delivery deadlines.

## Notice

This document describes the specification for a 100 Hz, 100 mJ-class pulsed laser amplifier system, known from here on as the System (referring to the whole system including ancillary equipment), or the Amplifier (referring to the optical assembly). The System can be composed of multiple amplifier stages to amplify the output from a fibre-based seed source to the specified 100 mJ at 100 Hz pulse rate. The supply of this System is requested by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to form an integral part of the front-end for a 10 J laser system being built at STFC. This system will be built, tested and operated at Rutherford Appleton Lab (RAL) in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposal covers the delivery of all components necessary, including: *Amplifier unit containing all optical components assembled into a single, rigid mechanical unit. Where more than one amplifier stage is used, each amplifier can be assembled into a single, rigid mechanical unit. The amplifier stages and the beam delivery and shaping optics must be mounted on a single breadboard to be subsequently mounted on the client's optical table. *All supporting systems, such as power supplies, chillers etc., which shall be compatible with mounting in a 19" rack. *All cabling and piping required, lengths 15 m, exact value to be confirmed. *Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) at Supplier site to demonstrate system performance to specification before shipment. *Shipping and installation at Customer site (RAL). *Site Acceptance Test at RAL to demonstrate system performance to specification. *Customer Operator training by a dedicated engineer from Supplier. *All documentation in English. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N6WRTV6B3U

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003674-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32343000 - Amplifiers

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2024 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003674-2024
- 5 Jan 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000356-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/N6WRTV6B3U
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Amplifiers./N6WRTV6B3U
- https://www.ukri.org/

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