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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-490d9019-2599-4e52-ae5b-1b356bc5cd4f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation, specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), which is seeking to procure an optical ground station telescope and associated components as part of its Speqtre project. This contract, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1460 Speqtre Optical Ground Station Telescope and Mount," falls under the industry category of telescopes. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an estimated value between £90,000 and £120,000, excluding VAT. The tender period concluded on 11th February 2022, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 14th February 2022 and run until 12th August 2022.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in optical technology and related equipment. Businesses that excel in supply chain management, manufacturing, or technological innovation related to telescopes and tracking systems may find this contract particularly relevant. Given the nature of the procurement method, which is an open procedure, there is potential for competitive involvement, enabling suitable businesses to expand their market presence through collaboration with a well-regarded research organisation.

## 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/c3713a60-8e2c-4d95-88fd-36d8d6554541 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 12 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £107,320 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANEWAVE INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38635000 - Telescopes

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3713a60-8e2c-4d95-88fd-36d8d6554541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3713a60-8e2c-4d95-88fd-36d8d6554541
  23rd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=669967382
  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

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