---
title: "4x Deformable Mirrors"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2023-02-23"
---

# 4x Deformable Mirrors

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d.json)

## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for the procurement of 4x Deformable Mirrors for the optical interferometry project. The procurement process has been completed, with a contract value of £68,885.01 awarded to Boston Micromachines Corporation. The contract was funded by the European Research Council under the Horizon 2020 programme. The tender deadline was on 9th January 2023, with the contract period starting on 10th January 2023 and ending on 11th January 2023.

This opportunity to supply deformable mirrors to the University of Exeter can benefit businesses in the goods category related to Microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this tender. Businesses in the optical instrumentation industry, especially those with experience in astronomical observatories, may find this contract well-suited for their growth. The open procurement method offers a chance for qualified suppliers to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The optical interferometry group in the department of Physics and Astronomy is undertaking the development BIFROST, a new instrument for an astronomical observatory. Key optics required to operate the instrument are the four deformable mirrors which this procurement aims to procure. This project has received funding from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 101003096).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ae5dfb-16b9-440a-903b-c7050862a94f |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,885 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOSTON MICROMACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2023 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ae5dfb-16b9-440a-903b-c7050862a94f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23ae5dfb-16b9-440a-903b-c7050862a94f
  23rd February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=57945&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c5461be4-ea09-4fc8-bef6-0f63f725be1d.json.