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title: "UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051a60"
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# UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051a60

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## Summary

UK Research and Innovation, a sub-central public authority, is managing the procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-4975 EPAC FS Seed Laser." This contract involves acquiring critical spare parts for the oscillator laser utilised within the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Central Laser Facility. Located in Swindon, UK Research and Innovation completed the award on 21st May 2025 under a limited procurement method. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract period running from 15th May 2025 to 12th June 2025. The goods procured relate to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with parts delivered in the UK. The supplier for this contract is Novanta Technologies UK Ltd T/A Laser Quantum.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, given its focus on high-value scientific components. Businesses within this industry, particularly those with experience in providing specialised equipment to research facilities, would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. The limited competition approach reflects a demand for specific, quality suppliers, which invites businesses with niche expertise and robust capabilities in fulfilling stringent specification requirements to participate in related future tenders.

## Notice

This contract is for the procurement of critical spare parts for the oscillator laser used by STFC's Central Laser Facility (CLF). To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951921101

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2025 - 12 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,014 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVANTA TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD T/A LASER QUANTUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023779-2025
  21st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=951921101
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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