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title: "UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53ca8586-f27e-4d6e-b44f-c06c17373e61"
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published: "2019-10-17"
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# UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53ca8586-f27e-4d6e-b44f-c06c17373e61

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking suppliers for the project titled "UKSBS PR19090 Test Facility Optical Windows and Flanges." This procurement falls within the optical instruments industry category and is to be delivered to the Science and Technology Facilities Council's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submissions is set for 20 November 2019. The contract period will commence on 6 January 2020 and extend until 9 November 2020. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical components and instruments, particularly those that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in manufacturing and testing optical windows and flanges will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Furthermore, businesses capable of meeting the specific requirements for installation and testing at RAL Space could leverage this contract to expand their portfolios and establish stronger relationships within the scientific research community.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), have a requirement that shall be delivered to their site at Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) near Oxford. The requirement is the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. These are to be delivered specifically to the RAL Space Department for their 5m diameter Thermal Vacuum Chamber. The windows are divided into two types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. The specification is for a total of six window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (four windows intended to be used for the test at RAL Space and two spares) and four ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within the specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780997d-209e-4716-a51b-e469dac4cc90 |
| 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 | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 AND 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

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2019 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780997d-209e-4716-a51b-e469dac4cc90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4780997d-209e-4716-a51b-e469dac4cc90
  17th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./Q2D9E7PXTZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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