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title: "UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c85a"
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# UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c85a

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for "UKRI-4438 Cooling Laser systems", which falls under the goods industry category, specifically focusing on lasers (CPV: 38636100). This procurement, explicitly conducted without a prior call for competition due to the absence of suitable competitors for technical reasons, involved the supply and installation of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics. The contract, valued at GBP 616,685, was awarded to Topica Photonics AG. The laser systems will be utilised at facilities including the STFC (NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab, located in Oxfordshire, UK. The contract was signed on 13 December 2024, marking the end of the procurement phase.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced laser technology to establish a foothold in the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying high-precision laser systems and integrated electronics stand to benefit, particularly those capable of meeting stringent technical requirements where limited competition exists. The chosen supplier, Toptica Photonics AG, a large-scale company based in Germany, demonstrates the potential for international businesses to compete effectively in this space. Business growth can be accelerated by specialising in niche, high-tech segments that cater to the specific needs of research and innovation bodies like UKRI.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics for STFC(NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the procurement of laser systems and accompanying control and locking electronics for STFC(NQCC) and Boulby Underground Lab environment.

### Procurement Information

The contract award is suitable for publication without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32.2.iii where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator as competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £616,685 |

## 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 | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040439-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=910252477
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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