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title: "FAAM Aerosol Lidar"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
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# FAAM Aerosol Lidar

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99c04baf-ca6d-42e5-b8f6-0123ebd9389c

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a contractor for the FAAM Aerosol Lidar project. This project involves the upgrade of the FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft to replace the current aerosol lidar system. The procurement is classified under the industry category "Detection and analysis apparatus" (CPV code: 38430000) and falls within the goods procurement category. The tender, with the ID IT-516-104-2023-2046-FAL-HR-CJ-PC, is currently at the "active" stage and has a tender period ending on 19th January 2024. The contract is expected to run from 12th February 2024 to 30th June 2025, with delivery addresses in the postal code area M13 9PL, North West region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses) as well as instruments for checking physical characteristics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited for competing in this open procedure tender process. With the University of Manchester as the buying organisation, interested businesses can engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system onto the FAAM Bae146 aircraft, contributing to national and international atmospheric research efforts. The University, although no longer subject to public contracts regulations, remains committed to good procurement practices to ensure value for money across its non-pay spend activities, providing a conducive environment for business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

1.3 The University wishes to appoint a contractor or Contractors as the UK's FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade programme. Part of this includes the replacement of the existing aerosol lidar system on-board the aircraft that will enable national and international research groups to detect aerosol in the atmosphere. The University of Manchester has been allocated funding from the FAAM Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme to complete this project. The appointed supplier would need to engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system; the equipment will be located on the FAAM Bae146 aircraft. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4ee4f9-4d82-4e58-80cd-815f699e7149 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4ee4f9-4d82-4e58-80cd-815f699e7149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c4ee4f9-4d82-4e58-80cd-815f699e7149
  20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

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