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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2190 METIS Instrument for the ELT"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2190 METIS Instrument for the ELT

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2d24453-de41-4210-91a8-8e0bac2aefc4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation based in Swindon, which is seeking suppliers for the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2190 METIS Instrument for the ELT." This contract falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on sensors, and has a total value of £35,980. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract period commencing on 26 May 2022 and running until 30 November 2022. The tendering process was initiated before the end date of 24 May 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in sensor manufacturing and related technologies. Companies that can provide high-precision equipment, particularly those capable of operating in cryogenic environments, would be well-positioned to compete. The project's requirements suggest a market for both established manufacturers and potentially innovative smaller firms that can demonstrate the necessary technological capabilities.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of a rotary position sensor with repeatability of less than 0.25 arcseconds over a range of 10 degrees rotation at cryogenic temperatures for STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d37d8-4b13-49d3-8d33-99a3d041e2dc |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2022 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,980 |
| 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 & 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 | RUHLE COMPANIES INC. INDUCTOSYN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d37d8-4b13-49d3-8d33-99a3d041e2dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac2d37d8-4b13-49d3-8d33-99a3d041e2dc
  26th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=693459196
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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