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UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser

  • UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

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Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-071826

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05dc46 (view related notices)

Published 7 November 2025, 8:06am



Scope

Reference

UKRI-5399

Description

The upgrade of the existing EPAC facility to introduce a 100 TW, 100 Hz beamline for X-ray generation.


Contract 1. UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser

Supplier

Contract value

  • £375,250 excluding VAT
  • £450,300 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

19 November 2025

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 20 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
  • 4 months, 11 days

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 38636100 - Lasers

Contract locations

  • UK - United Kingdom

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Direct award justification

Single supplier - technical reasons

No other suppliers can provide.


Supplier

E&EO UK Ltd

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTPG-1843-LBWX

The Shires,

Barton-upon-Humber

DN18 6EF

United Kingdom

Region: UKE13 - North and North East Lincolnshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. UKRI-5399 Picosecond OPCPA Pump Laser


Contracting authority

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Polaris House

Swindon, Wiltshire

SN2 1FL

United Kingdom

Region: UKK14 - Swindon

Organisation type: Public authority - central government