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title: "UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components"
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# UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3de9e4b9-4f8d-4db8-9b6b-bd19129728b5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-1659 METIS - Integral Field Unit (IFU) Components" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation, situated in Swindon, UK. This project falls under the category of "Specialist optical instruments" and has a total value of £500,000. It is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 25th January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 4th March 2022 and will extend until 1st March 2024, allowing ample time for project execution and fulfilment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the optical instruments sector, particularly those that can manufacture advanced components using single point diamond machining techniques. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and optical device manufacturing will be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a wide range of suppliers, including SMEs, to participate and potentially grow their business by engaging in high-value contracts associated with innovative technologies like the European Extremely Large Telescope project.

## Notice

The European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in Chile, will be the world's largest telescope operating in the visible and infrared wavelength domain. It is part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), an inter-governmental research organization. METIS is an imager and spectrometer for the (ELT), operating at wavelengths of 2.7 micron to around 14 micron. The integral field unit (IFU) is an all reflective image slicing IFU with 28 slices. It is intended that the optical components of the IFU will be manufactured using single point diamond machining to generate the multiple mirror facets on monolithic components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2077a9c3-1c90-4068-9bb5-4a6744a48b53 |
| 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 | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 1 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2077a9c3-1c90-4068-9bb5-4a6744a48b53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2077a9c3-1c90-4068-9bb5-4a6744a48b53
  1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Specialist-optical-instruments./S422573HX9
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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