Tender

UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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23 Jun 2022 at 07:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Optical instruments and has a total contract value of £2,500,000. Currently at the tender stage, the deadline for receiving tenders is set for 30 August 2022 at 11:00. The contract is expected to begin on 28 September 2022 and will extend until 26 September 2031, indicating a lengthy engagement for the successful bidder. The procurement method applied here is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or providing optical instruments. Given the complex nature of the LISA mission and its focus on advanced technological capabilities related to gravitational wave detection, companies with innovative R&D capabilities or those that can demonstrate relevant experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such high-value contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and recognition in the field of optical technology and scientific instrumentation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tender or requests to participate Instead of: 28 July 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 August 2022 Time: 11:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The LISA concept for directly detecting the oscillating strain in spacetime caused by gravitational waves shares the scheme used in all laser interferometer-based gravitational wave detectors: The passage of the wave is detected by measuring the time-varying changes of optical pathlength between test masses isolated from all forces other than gravitational waves. The project draws on experience gleaned from the LISA Pathfinder (LPF) mission, a pioneering mission to test the LISA concept and demonstrate key concepts and technologies. A key technology to the LISA mission is performing interferometry with hydroxide catalysis bonded optics and this was demonstrated on LPF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d8387-0e7f-4129-8f74-b6eb4ba3afbf
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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