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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1778 METIS window and dichroic"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1778 METIS window and dichroic

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92c90cae-f5d4-4452-917c-e052aeff152e

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the UK Research and Innovation, which is seeking tenders for the "UKRI-1778 METIS window and dichroic" project. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically related to windows, and is centred in Swindon, UK. The contract, valued at £103,564, is part of the completed award stage, with the contract period running from 16 May 2022 to 16 August 2023. The tender period concluded on 9 May 2022, and the award notice was published on 17 May 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in manufacturing and supplying specialised optical components, to engage in high-profile projects tied to advancements in astronomy and scientific research. Suppliers capable of providing quality window and dichroic components, along with relevant technical expertise, will find themselves well-placed to compete for similar contracts, thus paving the way for business growth in competitive high-tech sectors.

## Notice

This is for the Window and Dichroic Components of the METIS Instrument. METIS is the 'Mid-infrared ELT Imager and Spectrograph' for the European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7f351-2be0-4cb1-9242-65b25b87d570 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 16 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,564 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,564 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARTEMIS OPTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44221100 - Windows

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7f351-2be0-4cb1-9242-65b25b87d570

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5f7f351-2be0-4cb1-9242-65b25b87d570
  17th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=691156358
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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