--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2021-12-02" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1c06f916-3118-43d1-817c-d0ebe2025dd2.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, is currently conducting a tender for the "Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount", aimed at procuring an optical ground station telescope and its associated systems. This procurement, classified under the goods category with CPV code 38635000 (Telescopes), is in the tender stage and was published on 2nd December 2021. The deadline for submitting bids is 11th January 2022, with an estimated value ranging from £90,000 to £120,000 excluding VAT. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in optical technology, equipment manufacturing, and system integration. Competitors may include businesses that specialise in telescope manufacturing, automated control systems, or satellite tracking solutions. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance suppliers' business profiles but also contribute to innovations in secure online communications as part of the wider "Speqtre" project collaboration between the Singapore and UK governments. ## Notice RAL Space, part of UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to purchase an optical ground station (OGS) telescope, automated telescope mount and control system, as part of its Speqtre project. "Speqtre", formerly known as "QKD QubeSat", is a collaboration between the Singapore and UK Governments, and could lead to a more secure online activity for consumers in everything from financial transactions to online conversations. The deliverables that form the core requirement to be supplied under this contract are: Deliverable-001: Telescope with sufficient collection area. Deliverable-002: Telescope Mount with high tracking precision and 20 kg of additional payload provision. Deliverable-003: Control System that tracks satellite passes using two line element (TLE) data, and an API to facilitate spot tracking software. The optional purchases that may be taken up by UKRI at the point of contract placement are: Option-001: Spot Tracking Software The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS90,000 - PS120,000 excl. VAT. The maximum available budget for this procurement, including the purchase of any options, is PS120,000 excl. VAT. Any bids received which exceed the maximum budget will not be considered. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. An industry engagement day was held in October 2019 in relation to this requirement. Please see the Prior Information Notices on Tenders Electronic Daily and Contracts Finder for more information: https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:451835-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=4 https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43221e79-0bbf-41b7-b242-c47b54f09a84?origin=SearchResults&p=1 The project has moved on significantly since the industry engagement day and information shared with those who attended or expressed an interest is considered to be outdated. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c3777b-e33a-4e31-b070-b981d77efbd6 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38635000 - Telescopes ## Release History - 2 Dec 2021 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c3777b-e33a-4e31-b070-b981d77efbd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17c3777b-e33a-4e31-b070-b981d77efbd6 2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1460-Speqtre-Optical-Ground-Station-Telescope-and-Mount/2ETX2NZ49F Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:451835-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&tabId=4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/43221e79-0bbf-41b7-b242-c47b54f09a84?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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