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UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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03 Oct 2023 at 11:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates, which are critical components for the LISA mission. The contract was awarded to Thales Seso SAS, a large-scale supplier located in Aix-en-Provence, France. The procurement process falls under the goods category and was carried out through an open procedure. The contract value is £600,000, and it was signed on 25th September 2023. The opportunity was initiated as a tender, and the key dates and deadlines are mentioned in the document.

This tender for UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the optical instruments industry. Companies specialising in manufacturing and supplying optical components, especially those experienced in working with Zerodur material and acid etching techniques, would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement process being at the award stage indicates a potential for future similar opportunities in the sector. Businesses interested can explore further details on the UKRI website to better understand the scope of the project and potential future extensions of the contract.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3089 LISA Optical Bench Baseplates

Notice Description

The optical bench is a critical part of the LISA mission. It will host the optical components that enable the LISA interferometers to function. Components will be mounted on both sides using a silicate bonding process proven on the LISA Pathfinder experiment. To ensure stability the Optical Bench Baseplate will be manufactured from Zerodur, acid etched to maximise strength and polished to allow the mounting process and to enable tight alignment tolerances to be met.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The optical bench is a critical part of the LISA mission. It will host the optical components that enable the LISA interferometers to function. Components will be mounted on both sides using a silicate bonding process proven on the LISA Pathfinder experiment. To ensure stability the Optical Bench Baseplate will be manufactured from Zerodur, acid etched to maximise strength and polished to allow the mounting process and to enable tight alignment tolerances to be met. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The contract will have extension options of up to 3 further months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034a95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029087-2023
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

38600000 - Optical instruments

38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20232 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
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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

THALES SESO

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