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1251/LF Astronomical Optics for HiPERCAM

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the manufacture of astronomical optics for HiPERCAM has been awarded by the University of Sheffield, a prominent educational institution located in Sheffield, England. This procurement falls within the "Goods" category and involves the supply of high-speed astronomical and optical instruments. The award of this tender was finalised on 4th November 2015, with the contract period running from 1st October 2015 to 31st March 2016. An open procedure was employed as the procurement method, indicating that all interested parties were able to submit bids before the deadline on 21st September 2015.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for businesses involved in the manufacturing of specialised optical instruments and technologies. Suppliers with expertise in high-precision production and those capable of delivering complex goods would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of larger companies, such as Rocky Mountain Instrument Co. from the USA, highlights the global interest in such tenders, suggesting that local SMEs specialising in this area could also take advantage of future opportunities by leveraging their agility and innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1251/LF Astronomical Optics for HiPERCAM

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's tender for the manufacture of astronomical optics for HiPERCAM (a high-speed, five-arm optical CCD camera designed to study astrophysics on fast timescales) has been awarded. No further expressions of interest will be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea6bb8e-cb34-4b4b-a9c2-e3042f89d83c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 201510 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTRUMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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