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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI- 2412 Interferometer for SPEQTRE Project"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI- 2412 Interferometer for SPEQTRE Project

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9959e40c-f6bf-4dba-becd-ddbf6d415c55

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of a wide-beam Fizeau interferometer for the characterisation of satellite optical payloads. This opportunity, with an estimated value of up to £115,000.00, falls under the Optical readers industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender deadline of 11th October 2022. The contract period is from 17th October 2022 to 31st March 2023. The buying organisation, UK Research & Innovation, is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a potential opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to participate in the procurement process. Businesses specialising in optical technologies or satellite integration are well-suited to compete for this tender. The tender offers a chance for companies to contribute to the fulfilment of the SPEQTRE project and the UK Quantum Comms Hub WP5 satellite integration, aligning with UKRI's strategic priorities in Quantum Communications and Space. Interested parties can contact James Goldsby-West at STFCprocurement@ukri.org for further details.

## Notice

This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is for the procurement of a wide-beam Fizeau interferometer to be used for the characterisation and alignment of satellite optical payloads. RAL Space does not currently have an instrument of this kind. The proposed interferometer will measure surface form and wavefront errors of reflective and refractive optical elements to very high precision. This measurement capability is critical for the fulfilment of the SPEQTRE project and STFC's commitment to the UK Quantum Comms Hub WP5 satellite integration, both of which contribute to the UKRI 2022-27 strategic priorities 5.2 and 5.3 of leading in Quantum Communications and Space. The estimated value of the opportunity is: Up to a maximum of PS115,000.00 exclusive of VAT. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a44e5-2e90-42d2-b49d-3166190f206f |
| 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 | 20 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30216100 - Optical readers

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2022 at 11:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a44e5-2e90-42d2-b49d-3166190f206f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1a44e5-2e90-42d2-b49d-3166190f206f
  20th September 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Oxfordshire:-UKRI--2412-Interferometer-for-SPEQTRE-Project/7K7TD867Q6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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