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UK Research & Innovation: UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

  UK Research & Innovation is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system
Notice type: Contract Notice
Authority: UK Research & Innovation
Nature of contract: Supplies
Procedure: Open
Short Description: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.
Published: 21/06/2023 11:05

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UK-Swindon: Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             UK Research & Innovation
             Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Harwell, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 07517499437, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
             Contact: STFC Procurement
             Main Address: www.ukri.org
             NUTS Code: UKJ14
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
      I.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:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Body governed by public law
      I.5) Main activity
            Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
      II.1.4) Short description: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 350,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No       
   
II.2) Description
      
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      Not Provided       
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UKJ14 Oxfordshire
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Titanium Sapphire Amplifier System for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Titanium Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Criteria below
            Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                        
            Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
                              
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: 350,000       
      Currency: GBP       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 12       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 1 year from commencement of the Contract. There will also be two optional extensions available to be utilised on a 1-year term.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       Yes             
      Description of options: There is a maximum potential spend of additional options up to £200,000.00
excluding VAT which can be used to account for additional purchases or
contractual options of spare Ti:Sapphire crystal assembly and the spare pump
laser. This amount and/or contractual options may be exercised but not
guaranteed.
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
      The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
         
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO    
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 31/07/2023
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 31/07/2023
         Time: 12:00
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979
   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             UK Research and Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/06/2023

Annex A


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UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system

UK-Swindon: Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       UK Research & Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Harwell, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 07517499437, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
       Contact: STFC Procurement
       Main Address: www.ukri.org
       NUTS Code: UKJ14

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system      Reference number: Not Provided      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC.

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/07/2023

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2023 - 592211   
   Notice number in OJ S:    2023/S 000 - 017643
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 21/06/2023

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                                    
         Section Number: IV.2.2)          
         Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate          
         Instead of:
         Date: 31/07/2023         
         Local Time: 12:00          
         Read:
         Date: 14/08/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00                   
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 2
                                    
         Section Number: IV.2.7)          
         Place of text to be modified: Conditions for opening of tenders:          
         Instead of:
         Date: 31/07/2023         
         Local Time: 12:00          
         Read:
         Date: 14/08/2023         
         Local Time: 14:00                   
   
VII.2) Other additional information: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Machine-tools-operated-by-laser-and-machining-centres./5A5HS6A979

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979


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UK-Swindon: Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       UK Research & Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Harwell, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 07517499437, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
       Contact: STFC Procurement
       Main Address: www.ukri.org
       NUTS Code: UKJ14

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Other activity: Research and Innovation

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: UKRI-3122 Probe Ti:Sapphire amplifier system            
      Reference number: Not Provided

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         42610000 - Machine tools operated by laser and machining centres.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

      II.1.4) Short description: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Ti: Sapphire amplifier system for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Ti: Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 334,970
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.2.4) Description of the procurement: Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a Titanium Sapphire Amplifier System for use in a short pulse, high energy probe laser system as part of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC) Project. Titanium Sapphire amplifier system will deliver broadband laser pulses with an output energy of 150 mJ, with central wavelength around 800nm and operating at a repetition rate of 10Hz. The seed source will be provided by STFC. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 20
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: Yes
         Description of these options:There is a maximum potential spend of additional options up to £200,000.00 excluding VAT which can be used to account for additional purchases or contractual options of spare Ti:Sapphire crystal assembly and the spare pump laser. This amount and/or contractual options may be exercised but not guaranteed.

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5A5HS6A979


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-017643
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/10/2023

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 1
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Amplitude, null
             11 Avenue de Canteranne, Cite de la Photonique, Pessac, France
             NUTS Code: FR
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 334,970          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 334,970
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=820284750

   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          UK Research and Innovation
          Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 01/11/2023