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title: "UKRI-4193 Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfbf"
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published: "2025-01-14"
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# UKRI-4193 Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor

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

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for the purchase and installation of a ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor. This procurement, classified under specialist optical instruments (CPV code 38636000), pertains to the goods category. The project, awarded as a contract without prior publication of a call for competition, is slated for completion in Warrington, located in the region UKD61. The contract, valued at GBP 150,890, was signed on 10th July 2024, with the awarded supplier being Amplitude, a large firm based in Pessac, France. This tender is part of UKRI’s initiative to ensure compatibility and operational efficiency with their existing equipment.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced optical instruments and related technologies. Companies with expertise in laser systems, vacuum compressors, and precision components will find this contract relevant for growth. Firms that can provide bespoke solutions ensuring integration with existing proprietary technology are well-suited to compete. As UKRI seeks to maintain streamlined maintenance and safeguard intellectual property rights, businesses capable of delivering high-quality, compatible components are positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Purchase and Installation of ULE Gold Grating Set for FEBE Laser Vacuum Compressor

### Procurement Information

UKRI is sourcing the equipment from this particular supplier because we already have similar machines in operation, which ensures compatibility, streamlined maintenance, and operational efficiency. Additionally, this choice safeguards the intellectual property rights (IPR) associated with the equipment, as using another supplier could introduce risks to proprietary technology and hinder seamless integration with our existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001119-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 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 | £150,890 |

## 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 | TLD61 Warrington |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMPLITUDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001119-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/project/buyer/editContractAwardNotice.html
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=879313411

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