Tender

UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

17 Oct 2019 at 10:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking suppliers for the project titled "UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges." This procurement falls within the optical instruments industry category and is to be delivered to the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 20 November 2019. The contract period will commence on 6 January 2020 and extend until 9 November 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical components and instruments, particularly those that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in manufacturing and testing optical windows and flanges will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Furthermore, businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements for installation and testing at RAL Space could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and establish stronger relationships within the scientific research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges

Notice Description

The Contracting Authority, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), have a requirement that shall be delivered to their site at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford. The requirement is the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. These are to be delivered specifically to the RAL Space Department for their 5m diameter Thermal Vacuum Chamber. The windows are divided into two types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. The specification is for a total of six window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (four windows intended to be used for the test at RAL Space and two spares) and four ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within the specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53ca8586-f27e-4d6e-b44f-c06c17373e61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780997d-209e-4716-a51b-e469dac4cc90
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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