Tender

UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

13 Apr 2022 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking bids for the procurement titled "UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors" in the industry category of specialist optical instruments. This open tender process is currently active and is set to close on 30 May 2022, with an estimated contract value of £160,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 5 July 2022 and conclude on 5 October 2023. The procurement is based in Swindon, UK, and aims to support the UK Astronomy Technology Centre's responsibilities within the METIS project by delivering products to project partners in the Netherlands.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production of optical instruments, as they may find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements of the procurement. Engaging in this process can lead to significant growth for businesses capable of innovative design and manufacturing in the field of optical technologies. Companies experienced in delivering complex goods for scientific applications could particularly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors

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 NOVA in The Netherlands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff65f408-f0e9-4c9e-a3e0-f34a26f82ede
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2022 - 5 Oct 2023 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
+447563420665

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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