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title: "GB-Chilbolton: UKRI-1804 - COATS Deployment, Calibration and Observations"
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# GB-Chilbolton: UKRI-1804 - COATS Deployment, Calibration and Observations

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0b793db-754c-4968-b8d1-faaab3c3913d

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "GB-Chilbolton: UKRI-1804 - COATS Deployment, Calibration and Observations". This contract, valued at £112,000, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on calibration services. The contract location is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period commences from 13 January 2022 to 31 March 2022. The procurement was conducted through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the tender period concluded on 12 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration and astronomical instrumentation services to grow. Companies with expertise in technical services related to bespoke systems, particularly in calibration and observations, would find this contract relevant and suitable to compete for. The awarded supplier, Control Loop Concepts Limited, exemplifies the type of business that would excel in this area, suggesting similar SMEs may consider engaging in future tenders related to scientific and technological services.

## Notice

Contract for specialist technical services to Deployment, Calibrate and conduct of Observations with the bespoke COATS system at the Chilbolton Observatory. This contract value includes the option for up to 3 six-month extensions to the initial contract period. This contract was awarded following the negotiated procedure without prior publication in accordance with Regulation 32, (2), (b) (ii) of the PCR (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d01daf-8967-4a09-9e02-7e7fbc86b609 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTROL LOOP CONCEPTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38630000 - Astronomical and optical instruments
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2022 at 17:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d01daf-8967-4a09-9e02-7e7fbc86b609

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d01daf-8967-4a09-9e02-7e7fbc86b609
  13th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=657286481
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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