Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1856 METIS LMS Pre-Disperser Prism

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

12 Apr 2022 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is issuing a tender for the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1856 METIS LMS Pre-Disperser Prism" in the goods category, specifically focused on coating materials. The procurement process is currently in the open tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 13th May 2022. The contract period will commence on 31st May 2022 and extend until 30th November 2023. This opportunity is available to a wide geographical range, including the UK and overseas territories, with a contract value between £50,000 and £100,000.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in developing or manufacturing optical components, particularly those with expertise in coating technologies. The successful bidder will collaborate with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) to deliver key project elements for the METIS project, which is aimed at enhancing astronomical observation capabilities. Businesses that focus on innovation and quality in the manufacturing of precision optical components may find this project particularly well-suited for their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1856 METIS LMS Pre-Disperser Prism

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. Within the LMS there is, relevant to this document, a Zinc Selenide prism that is used to "pre-disperse" the science beam in a low resolution spectrometer to select a small range of wavelengths to be transmitted to the echelle grating in the main spectrometer optics. The work to produce the prism will be carried out in two phases. The first is to develop and demonstrate the anti-reflection coating. The second is to manufacture the prism and apply the developed anti-reflection coating. 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d5dacfc-5ef5-4783-913f-4ba27113ed7a
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44113330 - Coating materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2023 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 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

Further Information

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