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title: "4x Deformable Mirrors"
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# 4x Deformable Mirrors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01a67a4c-f485-4f2e-849c-099fe8402180

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking to procure 4 deformable mirrors for the development of BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. This procurement falls under the 'Microscopes' industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, classified as an open procedure, has a tender period ending on January 9, 2023, and a contract period starting on January 10, 2023, and ending on January 11, 2023.

This tender issued by the University of Exeter presents opportunities for businesses in the goods category, particularly those involved in optical technology or astronomy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses able to provide deformable mirrors or related optical components are well-positioned to compete for this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. Key optics required to operate the instrument are the four deformable mirrors which this procurement aims to procure. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e38915-c703-4cdd-acbb-f0a39b954fad |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jan 2023 - 11 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2022 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e38915-c703-4cdd-acbb-f0a39b954fad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e38915-c703-4cdd-acbb-f0a39b954fad
  7th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57945&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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