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MOONS Camera Optics

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

12 Jul 2017 at 15:22

Award Notice
Tender

07 Mar 2017 at 14:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process titled "MOONS Camera Optics" for the Science & Technology Facilities Council, specifically for the UK's Astronomy Technology Centre. The aim is to acquire six high-precision cameras for the MOONS astronomical spectrograph, a crucial component for a Very Large Telescope. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, with a contract value of approximately £1,077,800. The deadline for bid submissions was 11 April 2017, and the contract period is set from 19 May 2017 to 19 May 2019, with operations based in Swindon, England.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those within the scientific and optical instrument industry. Suppliers that specialise in the manufacturing of sophisticated optical components and systems, particularly those with experience in cryogenic designs, would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), providing them with a platform to expand their capabilities and engage in high-value government contracts. By participating in such procurements, businesses can foster growth and innovation in astronomy technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOONS Camera Optics

Notice Description

Final date and time for submission of bids is 11 April 2017 at 14.30pm. Please DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC- UK Astronomy Technology Centre) wish to purchase six cameras for the MOONS astronomical spectrograph. MOONS is the 'Multi-Objects Optical and Near-infrared Spectrograph' for a VLT- Very Large Telescope). UK ATC require the six cameras for the Camera Optics, a sub system of the Spectrograph. The MOONs design consists of two identical cryogenic spectrographs. Each spectrograph incorporates three cameras. The optics can be conveniently divided into the following sub-systems: Camera-RI, Camera-YJ and Camera-H - These are to be used to re-image the spectra onto the detectors. These three cameras are made of two lenses (L1, L2) and one mirror (M1); all these elements have one aspheric surface. The lens L2 is positioned inside the central hole of L1. The cameras have a very fast focal aperture (about F/0.95) and a large field of view (about +-9o). - Camera-H covers the wavelengths range between 1450nm and 1800nm. - Camera-YJ covers the wavelengths range between 940nm and 1350nm. - Camera-RI works from 640nm to 950nm. The customer (STFC - UK Astronomy Technology Centre) will provide the glass blanks for the lenses and mirrors. Detailed mechanical drawings of the optical elements shall be prepared by the manufacturing company. The detailed mechanical design of the optical elements and of the L1-L2 assembly will be defined and agreed in close collaboration with the MOONs project team (UK ATC). Additional information: Please DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link "Register for CCS eSourcing". Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be assessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37bb54ee-237a-45d4-81a5-5ada38acccab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7cb6f6b-c1cd-4a34-b0c6-ab5d4e0782e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
£935,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,077,800 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2017 - 15 Apr 2019 1-2 years
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

WINLIGHT OPTICS

Further Information

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