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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-2616 Provision of CARUSO Technical Engineering Support"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-2616 Provision of CARUSO Technical Engineering Support

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8dbfb16-806d-4518-98cc-3c4ea3b51a98

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for the provision of technical engineering support for the Cryogenic Array Receiver for Users of the Sardinia Observatory. The contract, valued at 64,580 GBP, was awarded to CombeTech Ltd. The procurement process has been completed with the tender period ending on 30th November 2022, and the contract period scheduled from 5th December 2022 to 30th June 2023, with the location being South East, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity in the services category can benefit businesses in the engineering-related scientific and technical services sector. Businesses with expertise in millimetre-wavelength spectral observations and experience in advanced receiver systems could be well-suited to compete. The UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, acts as the buying organization for this tender, reflecting their commitment to engaging with suppliers for technical expertise in astronomical observations.

## Notice

Expertise required in the form of an experienced technical receiver engineer/consultant to undertake astronomical observations within the millimetre-wavelength spectral range using a new advanced receiver system for the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF) - Cryogenic Array Receiver for Users of the Sardinia Observatory (CARUSO). Additional information: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a851a821-54ce-47cf-b097-c1cae65a49b1 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,580 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,580 |
| 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 | COMBETECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a851a821-54ce-47cf-b097-c1cae65a49b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a851a821-54ce-47cf-b097-c1cae65a49b1
  3rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=746558449
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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