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UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Jan 2022 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has recently completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)" project. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on spectrometers. The award was made on 14th December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 15th January 2022 and lasting until 15th January 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the total contract value is £463,000. The project is based in Swindon, UK, and aimed at designing and delivering a custom manufacturing solution for the LMS component of the METIS project.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in high-tech manufacturing and engineering projects, particularly those specialised in optical systems or custom instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in precision manufacturing and the ability to adhere to strict design specifications would be well-suited to compete in future solicitations. Through the provisions of this contract, companies can leverage their capabilities in the field of science and technology to contribute to significant research initiatives, thereby fostering growth and innovation in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

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. Within the LMS is a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) which is the subject of this tender. The UK ATC intends to procure it as a "build to print" system with the UK ATC carrying out the design according to manufacturing advice and constraints given by the Supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfa294db-4acb-460d-97c8-9864fbabdab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bbf6b7-1aa4-4473-aaab-1d3804ba59a0
Current Stage
Award
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

38433000 - Spectrometers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£463,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 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
Not specified
Contact Email
elizabeth.gage@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441235446553

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

CONTOUR METROLOGICAL AND MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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