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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Feb 2022 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is seeking to procure an optical ground station telescope and associated components as part of its Speqtre project. This contract, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount," falls under the industry category of telescopes. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an estimated value between £90,000 and £120,000, excluding VAT. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2022, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 14th February 2022 and run until 12th August 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in optical technology and related equipment. Businesses that excel in supply chain management, manufacturing, or technological innovation related to telescopes and tracking systems may find this contract particularly relevant. Given the nature of the procurement method, which is an open procedure, there is potential for competitive involvement, enabling suitable businesses to expand their market presence through collaboration with a well-regarded research organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount

Notice Description

RAL Space, part of UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an optical ground station (OGS) telescope, automated telescope mount and control system, as part of its Speqtre project. "Speqtre", formerly known as "QKD QubeSat", is a collaboration between the Singapore and UK Governments, and could lead to a more secure online activity for consumers in everything from financial transactions to online conversations. The deliverables that form the core requirement to be supplied under this contract are: Deliverable-001: Telescope with sufficient collection area. Deliverable-002: Telescope Mount with high tracking precision and 20 kg of additional payload provision. Deliverable-003: Control System that tracks satellite passes using two line element (TLE) data, and an API to facilitate spot tracking software. The optional purchases that may be taken up by UKRI at the point of contract placement are: Option-001: Spot Tracking Software The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS90,000 - PS120,000 excl. VAT. The maximum available budget for this procurement, including the purchase of any options, is PS120,000 excl. VAT. Any bids received which exceed the maximum budget will not be considered. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. An industry engagement day was held in October 2019 in relation to this requirement. Please see the Prior Information Notices on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder for more information: https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:451835-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=4 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43221e79-0bbf-41b7-b242-c47b54f09a84?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The project has moved on significantly since the industry engagement day and information shared with those who attended or expressed an interest is considered to be outdated.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-490d9019-2599-4e52-ae5b-1b356bc5cd4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3713a60-8e2c-4d95-88fd-36d8d6554541
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38635000 - Telescopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,320 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,320 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 1-6 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07849307911

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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANEWAVE INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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