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title: "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)"
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# UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a30e0c6-8ebd-4a08-8874-169714f6faf4

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) as part of the METIS project, under the title "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS)." This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically classified under spectrometers (CPV code: 38433000). The tender is currently in the active stage and will remain open until 6th December 2021 at 11:00 UTC. The contract is set to commence on 15th January 2022 and will run for two years, concluding on 15th January 2024. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, with a total estimated value of £600,000 GBP. Proposals can be delivered to various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical manufacturing and related technologies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can adeptly meet the unique design and manufacturing requirements outlined by UKRI. Companies capable of providing a "build to print" solution are well-suited to compete for this contract, as the successful bidder will collaborate closely with the UK Astronomy Technology Centre to deliver a highly technical product essential for the advancement of astronomical research and exploration.

## Notice

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is a laboratory within the Science & Technology Facilities Council which is part of UK Research & Innovation. The UK ATC has responsibility within the METIS project to design, build, test and deliver the LMS to our project partners. Within the LMS is a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) which is the subject of this tender. The UK ATC intends to procure it as a "build to print" system with the UK ATC carrying out the design according to manufacturing advice and constraints given by the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99205179-7177-4c69-a53e-7ad3a3cdba7f |
| 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 | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99205179-7177-4c69-a53e-7ad3a3cdba7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99205179-7177-4c69-a53e-7ad3a3cdba7f
  22nd October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Spectrometers./3Z97H58A56
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/
- https://www.ukri.org/,RutherfordAppletonLaboratory

## Provenance

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