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UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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21 Apr 2022 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components" has been successfully completed by UK Research & Innovation, a prominent research organisation based in Swindon, UK. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically concerning specialist optical instruments and had an estimated value of £495,112.92. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 7 March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 20 April 2022 and will run for a duration of two years until 19 April 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production of specialised optical instruments, particularly those involved in advanced manufacturing techniques such as single-point diamond machining. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in high-precision components would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders related to this project. With the European Extremely Large Telescope being a key initiative, firms that support research organisations and possess niche technological capabilities may also find opportunities to grow their business in this sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components

Notice Description

The European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in Chile, will be the world's largest telescope operating in the visible and infrared wavelength domain. It is part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), an inter-governmental research organization. METIS is an imager and spectrometer for the (ELT), operating at wavelengths of 2.7 micron to around 14 micron. The integral field unit (IFU) is an all reflective image slicing IFU with 28 slices. It is intended that the optical components of the IFU will be manufactured using single point diamond machining to generate the multiple mirror facets on monolithic components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd5d0671-1fe7-4161-8a43-591fb6a7e8e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f622cb3-9ce3-43f5-8521-6420fdd48d6d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,112 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,112 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2022 - 19 Apr 2024 2-3 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM

Further Information

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