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4x Deformable Mirrors

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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23 Feb 2023 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for the procurement of 4x Deformable Mirrors for the optical interferometry project. The procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £68,885.01 awarded to Boston Micromachines Corporation. The contract was funded by the European Research Council under the Horizon 2020 programme. The tender deadline was on 9th January 2023, with the contract period starting on 10th January 2023 and ending on 11th January 2023.

This opportunity to supply deformable mirrors to the University of Exeter can benefit businesses in the goods category related to Microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses in the optical instrumentation industry, especially those with experience in astronomical observatories, may find this contract well-suited for their growth. The open procurement method offers a chance for qualified suppliers to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

4x Deformable Mirrors

Notice Description

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. Key optics required to operate the instrument are the four deformable mirrors which this procurement aims to procure. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ae5dfb-16b9-440a-903b-c7050862a94f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,885 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOSTON MICROMACHINES

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