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UKRI-1117 - Chilbolton Observatory Raman Lidar

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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16 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed a tender process for an atmospheric Raman lidar system intended for installation at the STFC Chilbolton Observatory, with a total contract value of £314,700. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the lasers industry, and was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract was awarded to Raymetrics SA on 5 November 2021, following a competitive open procedure initiated in August 2021 that required submissions by a deadline of 5 October 2021. The project is located in Hampshire and Isle of Wight, United Kingdom, and aimed to enhance research capabilities at the observatory.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced optical technology, especially those experienced in designing and manufacturing laser systems. Companies innovating in environmental monitoring solutions, particularly with expertise in atmospheric science instrumentation, may find this tender highly relevant as it leverages advanced measurement systems for research purposes. As the field of lidar technology continues to evolve, suppliers capable of offering customised solutions and meeting stringent environmental specifications would be well-suited to participate in future tenders within this area.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1117 - Chilbolton Observatory Raman Lidar

Notice Description

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, part of UK Research and Innovation are seeking proposals from suppliers for an atmospheric Raman lidar system for installation at STFC Chilbolton Observatory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

STFC wish to procure an atmospheric Raman lidar system for installation at STFC Chilbolton Observatory. The system should have the following features, which are expanded further in subsequent sections: 1. It should be housed in a customised standard 20 foot ISO container with climate control. The container must be weatherproof and lightproof, except for the windows designed for laser beam transmission. It must be IP66 compliant. 2. It must have a design transmitting at a minimum, a single wavelength of 355 nm and recording elastic and inelastic (Raman-scattered at 387 nm) backscattering coefficient, and linear depolarisation ratio. 3. It must meet ACTRIS (Aerosols, Clouds, and Trace gases Research Infrastructure) requirements for a single wavelength system. 4. The instrument and container must be designed in such a way that it is straightforward to upgrade to transmit 532 nm and 1064 nm for the measurement of elastic and inelastic (Raman) backscattering coefficient and linear depolarisation ratio and to measure water vapour profiles using the 355nm beam without major modifications to the structure. It is anticipated that the measurement of linear depolarisation ratio at 1064 nm will require the use of a 2nd laser in order to ensure sufficient polarisation purity, and possibly a 2nd receiver. There should therefore be adequate space in the current design to allow this upgrade, unless a method not requiring this extra hardware is proposed and justified. 5. Full overlap of transmitted beam and receiver field of view must be achieved no higher than 300 metres with the capability to add lower range observations at a future date. This may require there to be sufficient space to accommodate the additional hardware (such as telescope, receiver optics, detectors). 6. Start-of-operation setup and ongoing alignment procedures must be automated as far as possible. 7. It should be reliable for routine operation. Full details can be found within the supporting appendices on the Delta e-Sourcing system. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/295242HVC4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028600-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£314,700 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

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
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAYMETRICS

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