Tender

UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation, situated in Swindon, UK. This project falls under the category of "Specialist optical instruments" and has a total value of £500,000. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 4th March 2022 and will extend until 1st March 2024, allowing ample time for project execution and fulfilment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical instruments sector, particularly those that can manufacture advanced components using single point diamond machining techniques. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and optical device manufacturing will be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs, to participate and potentially grow their business by engaging in high-value contracts associated with innovative technologies like the European Extremely Large Telescope project.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components

Notice Description

The European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in Chile, will be the world's largest telescope operating in the visible and infrared wavelength domain. It is part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), an inter-governmental research organization. METIS is an imager and spectrometer for the (ELT), operating at wavelengths of 2.7 micron to around 14 micron. The integral field unit (IFU) is an all reflective image slicing IFU with 28 slices. It is intended that the optical components of the IFU will be manufactured using single point diamond machining to generate the multiple mirror facets on monolithic components.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2077a9c3-1c90-4068-9bb5-4a6744a48b53
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

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

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
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

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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