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UKSBS RE18265 All-sky multi-filter airglow imager instrument

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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29 Jun 2018 at 12:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, seeking a system titled "UKSBS RE18265 All-sky multi-filter airglow imager instrument" for the field of geological and geophysical instruments. The installation will be at the Rothera research station in Antarctica. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 22nd June 2018. The contract, awarded on the same day, has a value of £118,204 and spans from 25th June 2018 to 24th June 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geological and geophysical instruments, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing or supplying optical and astronomical instruments. Companies focused on innovative imaging technology, as well as those with capabilities in advanced environmental science equipment, would be particularly well-suited to pursue similar future contracts in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS RE18265 All-sky multi-filter airglow imager instrument

Notice Description

British Antarctic Survey wish to purchase a new all-sky multi-filter airglow imager system to be located at Rothera research station, Antarctica. Airglow is the name given to naturally occurring light emitted by the Earth's atmosphere. There are several prominent airglow emissions arising in the atmosphere (altitude range 80 -100 km). different filters will allow us to observe and image the different emissions at different altitudes. The primary purpose of this work is to determine the characterisitics of atmospheric gravity waves in the Antarctic middle atmosphere, these waves appear as lightand dark bands in the airglow images. Atmospheric gravity waves are vitally important in transporting energy and momentum throughout the atmosphere, when they break they deposit this and thus drive atmospheric circulation. Atmospheric gravity waves are not well represented in global climate models, observations are needed to help constrain how they are represented in models. The imager system will not only allow us to determine the nature of the gravity wave field around Rothera but will also allow us to determine how they change with altitude (thanks to the multi-filter system).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f747c57-b159-431c-bfa4-73ee091f3f76
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a88340e9-a9c0-467e-b281-42b0700f8fc7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38200000 - Geological and geophysical instruments

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,204 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2018 - 24 Jun 2019 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEO SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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