Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
UK Research and Innovation, Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
STFC Procurement
Telephone
+44 7720143639
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./HBZ9E8248W
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned 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-4121 Q-Switched Nanosecond Laser and Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO)
Reference number
UKRI-4121
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38636100 - Lasers
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UKRI wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Q-Switched Nanosecond Laser and Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £260,000
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 wishes to establish a Contract for the provision of Q-Switched Nanosecond Laser and Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator. The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is:
Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Didcot, OX11 0QX.
The estimated value of the opportunity is as follows:
·Q-Switched Nanosecond Laser and Infrared Optical Parametric Oscillator: £80,000.00 (excluding VAT).
·Optional Items: Up to an additional £180,000.00 (Excluding VAT), contingent upon selection of all optional components, for a period of 3 years. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed.
Therefore, the total estimated potential value of this opportunity including all possible options, is up to £260,000.00 (Excluding VAT).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 40
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £260,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
For Optional Items, an additional £180,000.00 Excluding VAT, if all options are taken. Note, these are options and are not guaranteed.
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/HBZ9E8248W
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
6 September 2024
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 September 2024
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Lasers./HBZ9E8248W
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/HBZ9E8248W
GO Reference: GO-202482-PRO-27195020
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Telephone
+44 7720143639
Country
United Kingdom