Tender

UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

22 Oct 2021 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) as part of the METIS project, under the title "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS)." This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically classified under spectrometers (CPV code: 38433000). The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until 6th December 2021 at 11:00 UTC. The contract is set to commence on 15th January 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 15th January 2024. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £600,000 GBP. Proposals can be delivered to various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical manufacturing and related technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can adeptly meet the unique design and manufacturing requirements outlined by UKRI. Companies capable of providing a "build to print" solution are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful bidder will collaborate closely with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre to deliver a highly technical product essential for the advancement of astronomical research and exploration.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

Notice Description

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is a laboratory within the Science & Technology Facilities Council which is part of UK Research & Innovation. The UK ATC has responsibility within the METIS project to design, build, test and deliver the LMS to our project partners. Within the LMS is a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) which is the subject of this tender. The UK ATC intends to procure it as a "build to print" system with the UK ATC carrying out the design according to manufacturing advice and constraints given by the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99205179-7177-4c69-a53e-7ad3a3cdba7f
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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2024 2-3 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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