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title: "The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope"
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# The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b9b1305-5c56-4936-b3ea-a70eab0d1431

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The New Large UCL Observatory Telescope" is being conducted by University College London (UCL), located in London, England. This tender, classified under the industry category of astronomical and optical instruments, has a budget of £272,000 and employs an open procurement method. The tender period concludes on 13th March 2017, after which the contract is scheduled to commence on 28th March 2017, lasting until 27th March 2022. Potential suppliers must adhere to the budget limits outlined in the tender specifications detailed in Schedule 4.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the production and supply of astronomical and optical instruments. Companies that manufacture large telescopes or related equipment would find this contract particularly relevant. Given the substantial budget and specific technical requirements, businesses with capabilities in optics and precision engineering that can deliver within the financial constraints are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

The UCL Department of Physics and Astronomy requires a large Telescope, as fully described in Schedule 1 of this tender. The New Telescope will be the largest reflective telescope present at the Observatory and will be assembled in the Wilson Building. The large primary size (80cm) will provide a higher rate of light input than all the existing units. At the same time a dual Nasmyth focus will allow the installation of two separate instruments which will benefit from this telescope. The budget for this tender is 272K. Suppliers that provide tender responses above this budget limited will have their offers rejected. The specification detailing UCL's full requirements is set out in Schedule 4 (Specification) and should be read before Bidders begin to respond to this ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2940205-21fa-40d5-894f-f31c661341d6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2017 - 27 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,000 |
| 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 COLLEGE LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 6BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2017 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2940205-21fa-40d5-894f-f31c661341d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2940205-21fa-40d5-894f-f31c661341d6
  31st January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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