Tender

UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

20 Nov 2023 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory. This opportunity falls under the industry category of Parts of radio and radar equipment, with a total value of £470,000. The tender is in the 'open' procurement stage, with a tender period ending on January 8, 2024, and a contract period from January 15 to December 8, 2024. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender issued by UK Research & Innovation presents a growth opportunity for businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have expertise in supplying radio and radar equipment parts. The contract is scheduled to commence in February 2024, providing potential suppliers with a timeline for planning and delivery to meet the system requirements within 10 months or sooner.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3547 Supply of a X-band Cassegrain Feed Tower & Frequency Selective Sub-Reflector for Chilbolton Observatory

Notice Description

The Chilbolton Observatory staff wish to implement dual frequency operation of the main 25m reflector using S-band at the prime focus point and X-band (8-12GHz) at a cassegrain feed point utilising a frequency selective sub reflector. The contract is to start in February 2024 and the system to be ideally delivered in the order of 10 months or sooner. The total value for this procurement is PS470,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/301230eb-68e0-4cbd-892e-5bf2efef282b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£470,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 8 Dec 2024 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 & 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

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