Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, is currently conducting a tender for the "Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount", aimed at procuring an optical ground station telescope and its associated systems. This procurement, classified under the goods category with CPV code 38635000 (Telescopes), is in the tender stage and was published on 2nd December 2021. The deadline for submitting bids is 11th January 2022, with an estimated value ranging from £90,000 to £120,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in optical technology, equipment manufacturing, and system integration. Competitors may include businesses that specialise in telescope manufacturing, automated control systems, or satellite tracking solutions. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance suppliers' business profiles but also contribute to innovations in secure online communications as part of the wider "Speqtre" project collaboration between the Singapore and UK governments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount

Notice Description

RAL Space, part of UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an optical ground station (OGS) telescope, automated telescope mount and control system, as part of its Speqtre project. "Speqtre", formerly known as "QKD QubeSat", is a collaboration between the Singapore and UK Governments, and could lead to a more secure online activity for consumers in everything from financial transactions to online conversations. The deliverables that form the core requirement to be supplied under this contract are: Deliverable-001: Telescope with sufficient collection area. Deliverable-002: Telescope Mount with high tracking precision and 20 kg of additional payload provision. Deliverable-003: Control System that tracks satellite passes using two line element (TLE) data, and an API to facilitate spot tracking software. The optional purchases that may be taken up by UKRI at the point of contract placement are: Option-001: Spot Tracking Software The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS90,000 - PS120,000 excl. VAT. The maximum available budget for this procurement, including the purchase of any options, is PS120,000 excl. VAT. Any bids received which exceed the maximum budget will not be considered. Additional information: 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. An industry engagement day was held in October 2019 in relation to this requirement. Please see the Prior Information Notices on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder for more information: https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:451835-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=4 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43221e79-0bbf-41b7-b242-c47b54f09a84?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The project has moved on significantly since the industry engagement day and information shared with those who attended or expressed an interest is considered to be outdated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c3777b-e33a-4e31-b070-b981d77efbd6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38635000 - Telescopes

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
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 months
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 & 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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