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title: "UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0478bf"
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# UKRI-4053 EPAC Compressor Fold Mirror

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478bf

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), through the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), has successfully completed the procurement process for the supply of a laser turning mirror tailored for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is a critical component of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire, UK (region UKJ14). The procurement, carried out via an open procedure, culminated in a contract with Lambda Photometrics Ltd, awarded on 20th August 2024. The contract, valued at £159,390, is within the industry category of Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments (excluding glasses) and is monitored under CPV code 38000000. The entire procurement process, from tender announcement on 1st July 2024 to the award, adhered strictly to the GPA guidelines and was finalised on 21st October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in high-precision laboratory equipment, especially those with expertise in optical technologies. Companies specializing in the manufacture and supply of scientific and research apparatus can benefit from similar projects as they align well with UKRI’s requirements. The procurement process required a strong emphasis on technical quality (70%) alongside cost considerations (30%), indicating a preference for high-quality, technologically advanced equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such tenders, as UKRI acknowledges their suitability for similar contracts, thus fostering business growth and innovation in the sector.

## Notice

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) seeks to acquire a laser turning mirror specifically designed for use in an in-vacuo laser pulse compressor system. This system is part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in the UK. Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI websiteat:https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2024 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 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 | £159,390 |

## 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 | LAMBDA PHOTOMETRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033889-2024
- 23 Jul 2024 at 09:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022793-2024
- 1 Jul 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019951-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=897172727
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/X327229476
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./X327229476
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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