UKRI-1481 SHG Crystal

Concepts

• swindon
• precision equipment
• science & technology facilities council
• ukri-1481 shg crystal
• single-crystal lithium
• second harmonic generation crystal
• non-linear optical crystal
• crystal
• maximum potential spend
• laboratory and optical equipment

Location

Oxfordshire

Description

Proposals are sought by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a large aperture, anti-reflection (AR) coated, single-crystal lithium triborate (LBO) non-linear optical crystal for use as second harmonic generation crystal in a high energy laser system as part of the EPAC Project with the option of a second purchase at a later date.

Total Quantity or Scope

Proposals are sought by the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) for the supply of a large aperture, anti-reflection (AR) coated, single-crystal lithium triborate (LBO) non-linear optical crystal for use as second harmonic generation crystal in a high energy laser system as part of the EPAC Project with the option of a second purchase at a later date. £130,000.00 - £180,000.00 ex-VAT for the initial purchase of one crystal. A maximum potential spend of up to £400,000.00 ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2W77VHW9R9

Renewal Options

The minimum scope of the contract is for the growth, cutting, polishing, coating, certification and delivery of one crystal to STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, UK. STFC wishes to retain the option to buy an additional crystal with coatings at some point in the next four years.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

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

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Laboratory%2C-optical-an... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2W77VHW9R9 GO Reference: GO-2021621-PRO-18432867