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title: "UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate"
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# UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e53a4b87-d4db-44dc-a82a-e3bade2b70aa

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKRI-2121 LISA Optical Bench Baseplate" is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation, located in Swindon, UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Optical instruments and has a total contract value of £2,500,000. Currently at the tender stage, the deadline for receiving tenders is set for 30 August 2022 at 11:00. The contract is expected to begin on 28 September 2022 and will extend until 26 September 2031, indicating a lengthy engagement for the successful bidder. The procurement method applied here is an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of bidders to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or providing optical instruments. Given the complex nature of the LISA mission and its focus on advanced technological capabilities related to gravitational wave detection, companies with innovative R&D capabilities or those that can demonstrate relevant experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such high-value contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and recognition in the field of optical technology and scientific instrumentation.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tender or requests to participate Instead of: 28 July 2022 Time: 11:00 Read New: 30 August 2022 Time: 11:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The LISA concept for directly detecting the oscillating strain in spacetime caused by gravitational waves shares the scheme used in all laser interferometer-based gravitational wave detectors: The passage of the wave is detected by measuring the time-varying changes of optical pathlength between test masses isolated from all forces other than gravitational waves. The project draws on experience gleaned from the LISA Pathfinder (LPF) mission, a pioneering mission to test the LISA concept and demonstrate key concepts and technologies. A key technology to the LISA mission is performing interferometry with hydroxide catalysis bonded optics and this was demonstrated on LPF.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d8387-0e7f-4129-8f74-b6eb4ba3afbf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 26 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2022 at 13:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d8387-0e7f-4129-8f74-b6eb4ba3afbf
- 23 Jun 2022 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d8387-0e7f-4129-8f74-b6eb4ba3afbf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d8387-0e7f-4129-8f74-b6eb4ba3afbf
  24th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./9P5885Y52V
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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