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title: "UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049849"
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# UKRI-4204 The Provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049849

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated the procurement process for the provision of a Two-Photon-Polymerisation Printer. This tender falls under the industry category of printers and plotters, specifically for use in high power laser science experiments. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with Nanoscribe GmbH & Co. KG awarded the contract for the supply, delivery, and installation of the printer at the Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The contract is valued at GBP 499,970 and was signed on 29th November 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with proposals assessed primarily on price (80%) and quality (20%). The procurement method was open, covered by the GPA, and identified by the reference UKRI-4204.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in advanced manufacturing and high-precision equipment supply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in nanofabrication technologies, high power laser systems, or related fields may find this contract especially beneficial. The procurement involves comprehensive requirements including supply, installation, training, and commissioning, making it suitable for established firms with a strong technical expertise and capability to deliver complex equipment within the specified timelines. Participating businesses can gain exposure to high-profile scientific projects and establish a partnership with a prestigious public body like UKRI, potentially opening doors to future contracts and collaborations in the scientific and technological research domain.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of one Two-Photon Polymerization printing system for the nanofabrication of polymer components for use in high power laser science experiments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for the supply, delivery, installation, training, and commissioning of one Two-Photon Polymerization printing system for the nanofabrication of polymer components for use in high power laser science experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038886-2024 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £499,970 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 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 | NANOSCRIBE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30232100 - Printers and plotters

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038886-2024
- 5 Sep 2024 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028402-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=906987374
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Printers-and-plotters./WEZ52855A6
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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