---
title: "UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065ea2"
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# UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065ea2

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), serving as the buying organisation, has completed a direct award procurement process for experimental time on the Omega Laser Facility, titled "UKRI-5736 1.0 System Day on Omega for FY26". This process targets the laboratory services industry category and involves the Laboratory for Laser Energetics, University of Rochester as the supplier. The contract, valued at 225,140 USD, spans from 13 March 2026 to 28 February 2027. The procurement method was specifically chosen due to the unique capabilities of the Omega laser facility, required for the UK Programme of Laser Inertial Fusion Technology for Energy (UPLiFT), funded by the Department for Energy Security.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the specialised laboratory services sector, particularly those with competencies in advanced laser technology experiments. While the procurement was a direct award, it underscores the importance and exclusivity of the Omega Laser Facility's capabilities, making it a pivotal contract for large-scale suppliers in this niche domain. Companies in scientific research and development, particularly those equipped with advanced technological laboratories, can benefit from such procurement opportunities if they can offer unique or globally unmatched services. The initiative, driven by UKRI, highlights a strategic partnership with organisations possessing specialised technical expertise.

## Notice

Experimental time on the Omega Laser Facility

### Procurement Information

The Omega laser facility is a globally unique facility and consequently is the only place where this experiment could be performed. The experiment is paid for by the UK Programme of Laser Inertial Fusion Technology for Energy (UPLiFT) which is funded by the Department for Energy Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026873-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,140 |
| Contracts value | £225,140 |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABORATORY FOR LASER ENERGETICS, UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026873-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018071-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018056-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026873-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018071-2026
  27th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018056-2026
  27th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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