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title: "1588/DM - NTT Collimator"
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# 1588/DM - NTT Collimator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df71483a-ecb2-4d73-8a17-96845cb162e8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently involved in the procurement process for the manufacture of a new collimator for the ULTRACAM, a high-speed optical CCD camera used in astrophysics research. This open tender, designated as "1588/DM - NTT Collimator," is categorised under astronomical and optical instruments, with a contract value of £50,000. The tender period concluded on 28 February 2017, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2017, lasting until 2 April 2017. The tender documents are available exclusively through the In-Tend platform, and inquiries should be directed to the contact point, David Middle, at d.middle@sheffield.ac.uk.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the manufacture of astronomical and optical instruments. Businesses that excel in precision engineering, optical technology, and materials science will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with this tender can enable companies to enhance their visibility in the high-tech field of astrophysics and develop potentially lucrative partnerships with leading educational institutions and research organisations.

## Notice

ULTRACAM is a high-speed, three-arm optical CCD camera designed to study astrophysics on fast timescales. It is currently a visitor instrument on the European Southern Observatory's (ESO) 3.5m New Technology Telescope (NTT) at La Silla, Chile. The instrument was built by a consortium involving the Universities of Sheffield, Warwick, and the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh. ULTRACAM was funded by the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The current collimator that we use with ULTRACAM is not optimised for use on the NTT. We are, therefore, opening a tender for the manufacture of a new collimator for ULTRACAM on the NTT. Additional information: Tender documents will only be available via the In-Tend site. All communication through In-Tend, please.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83514c5-0584-4cd1-9a0d-2658d1b531e5 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 May 2017 - 9 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IC OPTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83514c5-0584-4cd1-9a0d-2658d1b531e5
- 9 Feb 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec262c6-ec8c-4ccd-b18b-c4bbdd87b4fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83514c5-0584-4cd1-9a0d-2658d1b531e5
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cec262c6-ec8c-4ccd-b18b-c4bbdd87b4fa
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home
  In-Tend

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