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UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Oct 2023 at 09:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates. The contract, valued at £600,000 GBP, was awarded to Thales Seso SAS. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 25th September 2023. The contract period runs from 26th September 2023 to 26th January 2025. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 38600000 for Optical instruments.

This contract for the Optical Bench Baseplates presents opportunities for businesses in the optical instruments industry to participate and benefit from supplying critical components for the LISA mission. Companies with expertise in manufacturing Zerodur components and silicate bonding processes would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The contract provides a chance for suppliers, especially those experienced in producing high-precision optical components, to contribute to cutting-edge space technology and bolster their business growth through collaboration with UK Research & Innovation and Thales Seso SAS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates

Notice Description

The optical bench is a critical part of the LISA mission. It will host the optical components that enable the LISA interferometers to function. Components will be mounted on both sides using a silicate bonding process proven on the LISA Pathfinder experiment. To ensure stability the Optical Bench Baseplate will be manufactured from Zerodur, acid etched to maximise strength and polished to allow the mounting process and to enable tight alignment tolerances to be met.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba733c5b-a319-4b60-8591-c138ba35dafe
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2023 - 26 Jan 2025 1-2 years
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 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 1UH
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES SESO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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