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title: "UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cce9"
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# UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cce9

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System was led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure, encompassing various key stages including the award on 12 January 2026. The procurement aimed to acquire Pulsed Laser Diode Systems for the Science and Technology Facilities Council's project, to be installed at the Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. The procurement falls under the goods category with a total contract value of EUR 388,926.96. The related industry is the manufacture of laser diodes, with the procurement initiated in the electronic format, supporting business engagement through the Find a Tender service.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laser diodes, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing advanced pulsed laser systems. The successful supplier, Amphos GmbH, a Germany-based SME, highlights the suitability for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete effectively. The contract duration extends to 2030 with options for additional purchases, reflecting a stable opportunity for business growth in the high-tech and energy sectors. Companies looking to supply innovative and efficient laser systems would find this tender a valuable opportunity to establish or expand their market presence within the UK's scientific and technological research domains.

## Notice

STFC are looking to purchase a Pulsed Laser Diode Systems which will be used to pump a ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier generating pulses at a repetition rate of 10 Hz. The Yb:YAG laser is being developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) as a prototype demonstrator for a new diode pumped solid state laser (DPSSL) concept with the potential of providing a low-cost, efficient laser-driver for an inertial fusion energy (IFE) power plant. It will be installed and operated at the Central Laser Facility (CLF) in a laser laboratory at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option for the Contracting Authority to purchase additional Pulsed Laser Diode System at any time within forty-eight (48) months from the contract start date. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and is not guaranteed

Renewal: The contract includes an option for the Contracting Authority to purchase additional Pulsed Laser Diode System at any time within forty-eight (48) months from the contract start date. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and is not guaranteed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002113-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | £550,000 |
| Awards value | £304,300 |
| Contracts value | £324,105 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 | AMPHOS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31712348 - Laser diodes

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 09:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002113-2026
- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079296-2025
- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065426-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002113-2026
  12th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079296-2025
  3rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065426-2025
  15th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri2--prospend.vf.force.com/apex/CS_ContractPage?filters=&page=1&Preview=Yes&searchStr=&SearchType=Projects&sortStr=Alphabetical&uid=a1MTm0000088TjNMAU&sfdcIFrameOrigin=https%3A%2F%2Fukri2.lightning.force.com
- https://ukri2.my.site.com
- https://www.amphos.de/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

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