Tender

The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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Tender

31 Jan 2017 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope" is being conducted by University College London (UCL), located in London, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of astronomical and optical instruments, has a budget of £272,000 and employs an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 13th March 2017, after which the contract is scheduled to commence on 28th March 2017, lasting until 27th March 2022. Potential suppliers must adhere to the budget limits outlined in the tender specifications detailed in Schedule 4.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of astronomical and optical instruments. Companies that manufacture large telescopes or related equipment would find this contract particularly relevant. Given the substantial budget and specific technical requirements, businesses with capabilities in optics and precision engineering that can deliver within the financial constraints are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope

Notice Description

The UCL Department of Physics and Astronomy requires a large Telescope, as fully described in Schedule 1 of this tender. The New Telescope will be the largest reflective telescope present at the Observatory and will be assembled in the Wilson Building. The large primary size (80cm) will provide a higher rate of light input than all the existing units. At the same time a dual Nasmyth focus will allow the installation of two separate instruments which will benefit from this telescope. The budget for this tender is 272K. Suppliers that provide tender responses above this budget limited will have their offers rejected. The specification detailing UCL's full requirements is set out in Schedule 4 (Specification) and should be read before Bidders begin to respond to this ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2940205-21fa-40d5-894f-f31c661341d6
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

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


CPV Codes

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 6BT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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