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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-726cb5a0-e6ea-45f3-904d-64480de81ed7

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is seeking bids for the procurement titled "UKRI-2131 METIS LMS Small Mirrors" in the industry category of specialist optical instruments. This open tender process is currently active and is set to close on 30 May 2022, with an estimated contract value of £160,000. The contract period is slated to commence on 5 July 2022 and conclude on 5 October 2023. The procurement is based in Swindon, UK, and aims to support the UK Astronomy Technology Centre's responsibilities within the METIS project by delivering products to project partners in the Netherlands.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in the production of optical instruments, as they may find themselves well-suited to meet the requirements of the procurement. Engaging in this process can lead to significant growth for businesses capable of innovative design and manufacturing in the field of optical technologies. Companies experienced in delivering complex goods for scientific applications could particularly benefit from this opportunity.

## 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/ff65f408-f0e9-4c9e-a3e0-f34a26f82ede |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2022 - 5 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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

- 13 Apr 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff65f408-f0e9-4c9e-a3e0-f34a26f82ede

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff65f408-f0e9-4c9e-a3e0-f34a26f82ede
  13th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Specialist-optical-instruments./H65TVXM385
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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