Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Harwell
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
STFC Procurement
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1417 Mirror Mount Motorized Actuators And Controller(s)
Reference number
UKRI-1417
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38636100 - Lasers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UKRI-STFC require a motion control system for a new laser facility. The motion control system needs to include motorised actuators which can be controlled so that multiple actuators can be moved at the same time. It is expected that approximately 150 - 200 actuators will be needed in the system, although the full complement will not need to be moved at the same time. This system will evolve over time and so will need to be modular in nature and capable of expansion at a later date. The motion system provided must include a means by which control can be achieved using external software.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £300,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKRI require a motion control system is required for a new laser facility. The motion control system needs to include motorised actuators which can be controlled so that multiple actuators can be moved at the same time. The smallest movement would need to be approximately 30 nm with a full range of approximately 12mm.
For more information on this requirement and on how to express an interest, please see section VI.3) Additional information.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
INTRODUCTION:
A motion control system is required for a new laser facility. The motion control system needs to include motorised actuators which can be controlled so that multiple actuators can be moved at the same time. The smallest movement would need to be approximately 30 nm with a full range of approximately 12mm. It is expected that approximately 150 - 200 actuators will be needed in the system, although the full complement will not need to be moved at the same time. This system will evolve over time and so will need to be modular in nature and capable of expansion at a later date. The motion system provided must include a means by which control can be achieved using external software. The controller must therefore interface with our overarching control system which is based on the Experimental Physics and Industrial Control System (EPICS). The software interface would not require to be written in EPICS but a fully compatible driver providing access to full system functionality would be required.
SCOPE:
A high-level preliminary Specification and typical drawing will be sent to suppliers that register an interest in this requirement at registration.
TIMELINE (Indicative):
Those registering will be asked to join an online event to take place on the 19th July at 12:00PM during which, following a short presentation of need, questions will be answered.
ESTIMATED BUDGET:
The Project Work Package requiring these systems has a preliminary budget of £200k to £300k for these systems including controllers and actuators. Currently, this budget excludes mirror mounts with pre-assembled actuators. In the case these can be supplied and are required, the budget will be increased accordingly.
There are a further three Work Packages within the Project that may, subject to design, require similar systems.
PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SUPPLIER DAY:
We would like to invite prospective bidders to attend a pre-market engagement webinar session on 19th July 2021 (12:00PM), via Zoom meeting.
If you could please register your interest in attending by emailing STFCprocurement@ukri.org by no later than 12:00PM on 15th July 2021 providing the name of your organisation and who will be attending the meeting. When emailing if you could please reference in the subject "UKRI-1417 – EPAC Beam Steering System - Supplier Day". Following the closure of the registration period, you will be sent through a zoom code and the agenda for the session.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=600532513
GO Reference: GO-2021616-PRO-18410861