Tender

GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI- 2412 Interferometer for SPEQTRE Project

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Sep 2022 at 11:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of a wide-beam Fizeau interferometer for the characterisation of satellite optical payloads. This opportunity, with an estimated value of up to £115,000.00, falls under the Optical readers industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 11th October 2022. The contract period is from 17th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to participate in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in optical technologies or satellite integration are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender offers a chance for companies to contribute to the fulfilment of the SPEQTRE project and the UK Quantum Comms Hub WP5 satellite integration, aligning with UKRI's strategic priorities in Quantum Communications and Space. Interested parties can contact James Goldsby-West at STFCprocurement@ukri.org for further details.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI- 2412 Interferometer for SPEQTRE Project

Notice Description

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the procurement of a wide-beam Fizeau interferometer to be used for the characterisation and alignment of satellite optical payloads. RAL Space does not currently have an instrument of this kind. The proposed interferometer will measure surface form and wavefront errors of reflective and refractive optical elements to very high precision. This measurement capability is critical for the fulfilment of the SPEQTRE project and STFC's commitment to the UK Quantum Comms Hub WP5 satellite integration, both of which contribute to the UKRI 2022-27 strategic priorities 5.2 and 5.3 of leading in Quantum Communications and Space. The estimated value of the opportunity is: Up to a maximum of PS115,000.00 exclusive of VAT. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9959e40c-f6bf-4dba-becd-ddbf6d415c55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a44e5-2e90-42d2-b49d-3166190f206f
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30216100 - Optical readers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 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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