Tender

Sensors & Telescopes for the Digital Telescope Prototype

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

26 Sep 2023 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure Sensors & Telescopes for the Digital Telescope Prototype. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on October 26, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on November 7, 2023, and end on November 7, 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The University of Warwick, located in West Midlands, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for this open procedure tender.

This tender for laboratory and optical equipment presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in precision instruments and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to participate in this opportunity. Businesses interested in supplying telescopes, digital cameras, or related equipment can access further details on how to apply through the University of Warwick's In-Tend supplier portal. The procurement aims to support the development of a Digital Telescope Prototype with potential applications in space domain awareness and astronomy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sensors & Telescopes for the Digital Telescope Prototype

Notice Description

The University of Warwick Department of Physics has a requirement to purchase equipment required in the assembling of a prototype to enable the development and demonstrate the Digital Telescope concept. The prototype is composed of 52 telescopes and sensors along with associated computing and other infrastructure. The computing requirements will be assessed elsewhere. The Digital Telescope is a dual-use instrument and could make contributions to studies in space domain awareness and astronomy. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b52f8858-ad78-4c3f-9eac-6a489a62db2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25021e3-9c85-4494-bc3b-3e6cdc5f99a8
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)

38635000 - Telescopes

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2023 - 7 Nov 2024 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 WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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