Published date: 3 November 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 5 December 2022, 11am

Contract summary

Industry

  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

BIP733025510

Published date

3 November 2022

Closing date

5 December 2022

Closing time

11am

Contract start date

9 January 2023

Contract end date

8 January 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UK Research and Innovation, through its component Research Council the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) requires the supplier to produce ceramic Yb:YAG gain media discs with Cr:YAG cladding, intended for use in a 10 J laser amplifier head.

After delivery, and before installation, a dielectric anti-reflection coating will be applied to the discs. These optics will be shipped to the United Kingdom where they will be integrated into a new laser system, built by STFC.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

Polaris House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
UK

Telephone

+447514722745

Email

stfcprocurement@ukri.org