Tender

FAAM Aerosol Lidar

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

20 Oct 2023 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking a contractor for the FAAM Aerosol Lidar project. This project involves the upgrade of the FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft to replace the current aerosol lidar system. The procurement is classified under the industry category "Detection and analysis apparatus" (CPV code: 38430000) and falls within the goods procurement category. The tender, with the ID IT-516-104-2023-2046-FAL-HR-CJ-PC, is currently at the "active" stage and has a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract is expected to run from 12th February 2024 to 30th June 2025, with delivery addresses in the postal code area M13 9PL, North West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) as well as instruments for checking physical characteristics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for competing in this open procedure tender process. With the University of Manchester as the buying organisation, interested businesses can engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system onto the FAAM Bae146 aircraft, contributing to national and international atmospheric research efforts. The University, although no longer subject to public contracts regulations, remains committed to good procurement practices to ensure value for money across its non-pay spend activities, providing a conducive environment for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FAAM Aerosol Lidar

Notice Description

1.3 The University wishes to appoint a contractor or Contractors as the UK's FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade programme. Part of this includes the replacement of the existing aerosol lidar system on-board the aircraft that will enable national and international research groups to detect aerosol in the atmosphere. The University of Manchester has been allocated funding from the FAAM Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme to complete this project. The appointed supplier would need to engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system; the equipment will be located on the FAAM Bae146 aircraft. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4ee4f9-4d82-4e58-80cd-815f699e7149
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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