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UKSBS PR18083 AN

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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22 May 2018 at 08:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking suppliers for the MOONS (Multi-Object Optical and Near Infrared Spectrograph) project, an initiative for the European Southern Observatory. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically for pumps with a total value of £69,792.96. The awarding of this contract, executed through a direct procurement method as a single tender action, marks the completion of the tender stage. The contract period commenced on 27 April 2018 and runs until 29 June 2018, with the procurement process concluding on 26 April 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying highly specialised vacuum technology, particularly turbo pumps. Companies that have capabilities in cryogenic systems and high-precision equipment would be particularly well-suited to engage with this contract. The awarded supplier, Pfeiffer Vacuum Ltd, showcases the type of established suppliers that may find success in future related opportunities, especially those familiar with the requirements set by leading astronomical institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18083 AN

Notice Description

This is an Award Notice. MOONS (Multi-Object Optical and Near Infrared Spectrograph) is a new concept for an astronomical instrument that has been selected by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) in response to their call for 3rd generation instruments for the Very Large Telescope (VLT) located at the Paranal Observatory in Chile. STFC (via the UKATC) is the lead organisation of the Consortium responsible for the design, build and commissioning of the instrument under an ESO Contract, with a budget of around 10M EUR and 200 FTE. As part of this, the UKATC has to deliver the MOONS cryo-vacuum system which requires 2-off turbo pumps for which ESO has mandated the use of a specific model and type, namely the ATH 2303M from Pfeiffer Vacuum. MOONS is designed to operate at infra-red wavelengths and hence uses detectors that are sensitive to infra-red light. These detectors must be cooled to 120K to limit the background radiation they see and hence must be located inside a cryostat held under vacuum conditions. To achieve the required vacuum pressure of 1x10-6 mBar the cryostat for MOONS needs 2-off turbo pumps. Based on the demands of on-site maintenance and inter-operability with existing equipment, ESO has mandated that only one specific type of turbo pump can be used at the telescope facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8acb530f-4160-446c-acc2-28c890a3bece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6627b3a-0f15-4938-888b-2ba9130a55fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42122000 - Pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,792 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2018 - 29 Jun 2018 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PFEIFFER VACUUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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