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title: "UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors"
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# UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fe4487b-af48-4183-a7cd-52f0d4fffd60

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the project titled "UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors" in the industry category of specialist optical instruments. The procurement process was completed with a total contract value of 162,405 GBP. The tender was an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 5th July 2022. The contract period is from 5th August 2022 to 3rd November 2023, providing opportunities for businesses to supply goods to the UK Astronomy Technology Centre.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, within the optical instruments industry. The procurement stage has advanced to the award phase, with the University of Durham being the active supplier. Interested businesses should consider their ability to deliver small mirrors within the specified contract period. UK Research & Innovation, as the buying organisation, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom and can be contacted via Elizabeth.Gage@ukri.org for further information regarding the awarded contract.

## 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 NOVA in The Netherlands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbc7648-fb39-4741-b598-30ba51bfba9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2022 - 3 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,405 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,405 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2022 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbc7648-fb39-4741-b598-30ba51bfba9f
- 7 Sep 2022 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbc7648-fb39-4741-b598-30ba51bfba9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0bbc7648-fb39-4741-b598-30ba51bfba9f
  7th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=718724199
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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