UKRI-2814 Optical System Design and Analysis Services

Tender description

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is a world-leading science organisation which works with a wide range of parties (universities, private sector and international research partners) to deliver a high standard of research. The Central Laser Facility (CLF) at STFC is one of the leading laser facilities providing scientists from the UK and Europe with an unparalleled range of state-of-the-art technology. Lot 1: The Central Laser Facility (CLF) facilities range from advanced, compact tuneable lasers which can pinpoint individual particles to large high power laser installations that recreate the conditions inside stars. A continuous development programme ensures that the facilities maintain their international competitiveness. As a part of the continuous development programme, CLF undertakes projects ranging from small upgrades at £10k to £3M through to the development of the Extreme Photonics Applications Centre (EPAC), an £81.2M new build laser facility. The CLF requires the services of a design and analysis consultancy (the ''Supplier'') with excellent knowledge and capability across a broad spectrum of engineering skills. The Supplier will provide personnel to supplement existing CLF engineering capability in operations and to undertake the coordination and delivery of design and analysis packages from Front End Engineering Design (FEED) through to full manufacturing drawings for Projects or Comprehensive Analysis Reports. Mechanical engineering is the predominant area in which CLF requires assistance and is split up into (A) Services and Building Design; (B) High Requirement Design and Analysis. CLF also require assistance with (C) Electrical Engineering; and (D) Control and instrumentation engineering. Additional information: Whilst this notice indicates that the contract is not divided into lots, as a result of supplier feedback, UKRI may determine appropriate lots to be included in any subsequent procurement. Please see details on how to express an interest in this requirement in Section VI.3.