---
title: "UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc46"
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# UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc46

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for the upgrade of the EPAC facility with a focus on X-ray generation through the introduction of a 100 TW, 100 Hz beamline. The contracting process, identified by UKRI under the tender ID UKRI 5399, concerns the acquisition of a Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser. This procurement, relevant to the lasers industry, is located at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. The contract was awarded via a direct method due to compatibility with existing equipment, with the procurement method classified under technical reasons, and was completed as of 28 November 2025. The contract period extends from 25 November 2025 to 31 March 2026, with an active contract status for the goods category.

This tender offers specialized business opportunities, particularly in the field of high-precision laser equipment applicable in research and innovation sectors. Businesses with expertise in laser technology and equipment manufacturing, specifically those capable of supplying high-power laser systems, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. E and EO UK Ltd, a supplier located in Barton-upon-Humber and classified as a large enterprise, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating the potential for business growth within large-scale, technically demanding projects in the public sector.

## Notice

The upgrade of the existing EPAC facility to introduce a 100 TW, 100 Hz beamline for X-ray generation.

### Procurement Information

Compatibility with Current Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077913-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £375,250 |
| Contracts value | £375,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | E AND EO; E&EO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 08:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077913-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071986-2025
- 7 Nov 2025 at 08:06 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071826-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077913-2025
  28th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071986-2025
  7th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071826-2025
  7th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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