Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2FL
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services
Reference number
UKRI-2814
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory is one of the world’s leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state of the art technology. CLF is a partnership between its staff and the large number of members of UK and European universities who use the specialised laser equipment provided to carry out a broad range of experiments in physics, chemistry and biology.
The Supplier(s) will predominantly provide engineering resources, to undertake design and development work. For design activities, where appropriate, the Supplier(s) may also be asked to provide risk assessments and method statements supporting their designs through to installation and commissioning. These works, where appropriate, will be undertaken within the Construction Design and Management regulations under which the duty of "designer" will be fulfilled by the Supplier(s).
Section six. Complementary information
six.6) Original notice reference
Notice number: 2023/S 000-027263
Section seven. Changes
seven.1) Information to be changed or added
seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice
Section number
IV.2.2)
Place of text to be modified
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Instead of
Date
23 October 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Read
Date
14 November 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section number
IV.2.7)
Place of text to be modified
Conditions for opening of tenders
Instead of
Date
23 October 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Read
Date
14 November 2023
Local time
2:00pm
seven.2) Other 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.
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GO Reference: GO-2023104-PRO-24111527