Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Harwell
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Contact
Laura Lewis
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-1120 PS OPCPA Seed Laser
Reference number
UKRI-1120
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), a component Research Council of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people — and more broadly to the world.
UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date.
Please note, the estimated value of the opportunity is: £140K or £192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase.
A maximum potential spend of up to £700,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £121,820
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UKRI, the contracting authority, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system that will be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system, with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5DFEX7W2XS
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-006568
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UKRI-1120
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 July 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Laser Quantum Ltd
Emery Court, Vale Road
Stockport
SK4 3GL
Telephone
+44 1619755300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
02971383
Internet address
https://www.laserquantum.com/support/
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £700,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
STFC, a component Research Council of UKRI, is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and more broadly to the world.
Building work is currently underway at RAL for the EPAC facility.
UKRI, wishes to purchase a minimum of one laser system to be used as the seed for a picosecond OPCPA pre-amplifier that will provide amplified pulses with an energy of up to 2mJ, as part of the EPAC Project. The minimum scope of the contract is for the supply of one laser system (£140K or £192K ex-VAT for the initial purchase), with the ability to purchase up to an additional two laser systems at a later date (A maximum potential spend of up to £700,000.00 ex-VAT).
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=618701541
GO Reference: GO-2021813-PRO-18735731
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom