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Supply of hardware as part of The OU spaceflight instrument and planetary science research

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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02 Apr 2024 at 10:54

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29 Feb 2024 at 11:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University (OU) has awarded a contract for the supply of hardware as part of The OU spaceflight instrument and planetary science research. The procurement involved obtaining a space-qualified combined visible-infrared detector for an established space-flight application. The OU sought existing technology due to time constraints, with specific technical requirements, including pixel pitch and spectral range, critical for the instrument's design. The award was granted to Teledyne UK Limited, the only supplier meeting all critical requirements. The contract value was £3,950,000, signed on 29th February 2024. The location for delivery is Milton Keynes, UK.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies involved in detection apparatus manufacture. Businesses capable of supplying space-qualified hardware within specific technical requirements are suited to compete. As this tender was awarded via a limited procurement method, it highlights the demand for established suppliers with the ability to meet critical specifications efficiently and within funded timeframes. Companies operating in the space technology sector may find this tender particularly relevant for expanding their market presence and contributing to cutting-edge research projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of hardware as part of The OU spaceflight instrument and planetary science research

Notice Description

The Open University is procuring specialist hardware from a third party provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Phase 1: A contract to procure various models of combined visible-infrared detectors to: 1) perform radiation testing 2) characterise its performance in the laboratory. Phase 2: Subject to successful outcomes from Phase 1, a subsequent contract for the procurement of flight-quality devices for inclusion on final I-MIM mission instrument.

Procurement Information

Based on the use requirement of the final product, The OU requires a space-qualified combined visible-infrared detector for delivery within the funded timeframe of the project. Due to the time constraints of the project only existing "off the shelf" technology is required, any products still within the development phase or where a custom build would be required, will not be suitable. The combined visible-infrared detector is required for a specific instrument which is for an established space-flight application. The following technical specifications (arising from the existing instrument optical design) are critical requirements: Pixel pitch: 18 um Pixel format: 2k x 1k and stitchable design Spectral range: covering less than 400nm up to 2.5 micron (i.e. UV/visible to IR in one package). The suppliers considered, using publicly available information, in the assessment includes the major detector suppliers that the European Space Agency are currently working with to develop infrared detector technology. Technical data sheets from all current European Space Agency (ESA) infrared detector technology suppliers were reviewed and assessed against the above requirements. The Chroma-D hardware available from Teledyne UK Limited were the only products which met all critical requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010541-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38431000 - Detection apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Feb 20241 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE

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