UKRI-5208 UPLiFT Pulsed Laser Diode System
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£304k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
03 Dec 2025
Description
STFC are looking to purchase a Pulsed Laser Diode Systems which will be used to pump a ytterbium:YAG laser amplifier generating pulses at a repetition rate of 10 Hz. The Yb:YAG laser is being developed by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) as a prototype demonstrator for a new diode pumped solid state laser (DPSSL) concept with the potential of providing a low-cost, efficient laser-driver for an inertial fusion energy (IFE) power plant. It will be installed and operated at the Central Laser Facility (CLF) in a laser laboratory at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in the UK.
Scope
- Reference
- UKRI-5208
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 15 Dec 2025 to 15 Sept 2026Possible extension to 15 Dec 2029
The contract includes an option for the Contracting Authority to purchase additional Pulsed Laser Diode System at any time within forty-eight (48) months from the contract start date. This option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the Authority and is not guaranteed
- CPV classifications
- 31712348
- Contract locations
- Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | 80% including 10% RP/Social Value | quality | 80.00% |
| Price | 20% Pricing | price | 20.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
N/A
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£304k
Award date
02 Dec 2025
Contract start
02 Jan 2026
Contract end
01 Jan 2030