EPAC Large Aperture Adaptive Optics

Concepts

• swindon
• precision equipment
• science and technology facilities council
• uk research and innovation
• epac
• laboratory and optical equipment
• epac large aperture adaptive optics
• extreme photonics and applications centre
• delta esourcing portal
• stfc

Location

Oxfordshire

Description

Proposals are sought by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, part of UK Research and Innovation, UKRI) for the supply of a number of large aperture Adaptive Optic Systems for use in a high-energy laser amplifier system as part of the Extreme Photonics and Applications Centre (EPAC) Project.

Total Quantity or Scope

A minimum confirmed requirement will be the subject of this Contract, which will also have the contractual option for further purchases up to a maximum value at the discretion of the Contracting Authority. The full specification and requirements can be found within the Delta eSourcing Portal, mentioned below; UKRI will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link provided in this Notice, and then follow the instructions to ‘Login’. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2XJ2B48SUB . As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii.to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders.

Renewal Options

he Contracting Authority will include additional options within the Contract for further purchases beyond the minimum confirmed requirement. he estimated value of the confirmed opportunity is £120,000.00 - £140,000.00 ex-VAT with a maximum potential spend of up to £900,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and... 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2XJ2B48SUB GO Reference: GO-2021113-PRO-17636049