Tender

UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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28 May 2024 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has issued a tender for the upgrade of the antenna drive system at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 4th July 2024. The contract period is set to start on 5th August 2024 and end on 7th August 2025. The tender falls under the industry category of parts of radio and radar equipment, with a contract value of £450,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially small or medium enterprises (SMEs), to compete for the contract. Companies specialising in hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software would be well-suited to bid for this project. The location of the procurement is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, offering a geographical advantage to local businesses interested in participating in the open procedure tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4037 Chilbolton Observatory 25m Antenna Drive System Upgrade

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate Instead of: 04 July 2024 Time: 11:00 Read New: 11 July 2024 Time: 11:00 Place of text to be modified: IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders Instead of: 04 July 2024 Time: 11:00 Read New: 11 July 2024 Time: 11:00 Other 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. The fully steerable 25m antenna situated at the Chilbolton Observatory in Hampshire requires an upgrade to the antenna drive system. The requirement is varied in its nature with several details of hardware, protection systems, lubrication, interfaces, and software.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2241229a-f562-48a0-8e0f-f3d6001be0e7
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

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

CPV Codes

32352100 - Parts of radio and radar equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 7 Aug 2025 1-2 years
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 2FL
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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