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title: "UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045576"
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# UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045576

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the awarding stage for the procurement process titled "UKRI-3885 HiLUX Infrared Detector" within the industrial lasers category, aimed at enhancing the Central Laser Facility (CLF) at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire. The contract, valued at approximately £234,320.40, was successfully awarded to Infrared Systems Development Corp on 3rd September 2024. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad participation. Notable elements include both quality and price as key award criteria, with specific attention to the detector's ability to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers, pivotal for the HiLUX project under the CLF-ULTRA facility transformation.

This awarded tender significantly supports business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in industrial laser technology and high-precision instrumentation. Infrared Systems Development Corp, a large-scale supplier, is an ideal example of the type of business well-suited for this project. SMEs, even though not the winning bidder this time, are encouraged to participate in such tenders as UKRI considers them suitable based on fair procurement criteria. Future similar opportunities may arise as part of the ongoing advancements within the UK's national-scale ultrafast laser facilities, fostering a competitive environment for diverse suppliers to enhance their market presence and technical expertise.

## Notice

***THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UKRI-STFC appointed a supplier to create a detector to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers as part of the transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility project called HiLUX.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

he Central Laser Facility (CLF) based at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Harwell, Oxfordshire is looking for a detector to capture spectra of IR femtosecond lasers as part of the transformation of the capabilities of the CLF-ULTRA facility in a project called HiLUX. This project is part of a major investment from the UKRI's Large Scale Capital Infrastructure fund to provide the next generation of national-scale ultrafast laser facilities for UK.

Options: The Tender Documentation outlined the use of additional optional extras which UKRI reserves the right to add at any point throughout the duration of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028269-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £234,320 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFRARED SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028269-2024
- 26 Apr 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013610-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=887196090
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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