Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1778 METIS window and dichroic

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 10:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research and Innovation, as they seek to procure the METIS window and dichroic components for the Mid-infrared ELT Imager and Spectrograph intended for the European Extremely Large Telescope. The tender, classified under goods and associated with halogen bulbs and dichroic (CPV code 31512300), was published on 15 December 2021 and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 24 January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 23 February 2022 and is expected to last until 24 April 2023, with a total value of £500,000, of which the minimum contract value is £100,000. The delivery locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of optical components, particularly those specialising in high-precision imaging and spectrometry technologies. Companies, especially larger enterprises with experience in the high-value goods sector, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, as the procurement method allows for an open procedure, fostering competition among capable suppliers. Engaging with this contract could potentially enable suppliers to expand their market reach and enhance their credentials within the scientific instrumentation field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1778 METIS window and dichroic

Notice Description

This is for the Window and Dichroic Components of the METIS Instrument. METIS is the 'Mid-infrared ELT Imager and Spectrograph' for the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). It is the only ELT instrument to cover the thermal/mid-infrared wavelength range from 2.9 - 13.5 mm. METIS is both an imager and high resolution spectrograph, working at the diffraction limit of the telescope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b09660f-ca9e-4397-8312-0a672af55f7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc93cf31-9e7c-4f86-9143-aed9c289ca24
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31512300 - Halogen bulbs, dichroic

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2022 - 24 Apr 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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