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title: "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)"
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# UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa294db-4acb-460d-97c8-9864fbabdab0

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has recently completed the procurement process for the "UKRI-1658 METIS - LM Band Spectrometer (LMS), Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA)" project. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on spectrometers. The award was made on 14th December 2021, with the contract period commencing on 15th January 2022 and lasting until 15th January 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the total contract value is £463,000. The project is based in Swindon, UK, and aimed at designing and delivering a custom manufacturing solution for the LMS component of the METIS project.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in high-tech manufacturing and engineering projects, particularly those specialised in optical systems or custom instrumentation. Businesses with expertise in precision manufacturing and the ability to adhere to strict design specifications would be well-suited to compete in future solicitations. Through the provisions of this contract, companies can leverage their capabilities in the field of science and technology to contribute to significant research initiatives, thereby fostering growth and innovation in their operations.

## Notice

The UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UK ATC) is a laboratory within the Science & Technology Facilities Council which is part of UK Research & Innovation. The UK ATC has responsibility within the METIS project to design, build, test and deliver the LMS to our project partners. Within the LMS is a Three Mirror Anastigmat (TMA) which is the subject of this tender. The UK ATC intends to procure it as a "build to print" system with the UK ATC carrying out the design according to manufacturing advice and constraints given by the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bbf6b7-1aa4-4473-aaab-1d3804ba59a0 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2022 - 15 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £463,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £463,000 |
| 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 | CONTOUR METROLOGICAL AND MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bbf6b7-1aa4-4473-aaab-1d3804ba59a0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8bbf6b7-1aa4-4473-aaab-1d3804ba59a0
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=659486794
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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