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title: "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1388 EA1 AO and Parabola Mounts"
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# GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1388 EA1 AO and Parabola Mounts

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9433152-ce2d-45b7-b5d7-7f20f5d48b86

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), is conducting a tender for the procurement of two bespoke motorised optical mounts under the title "GB-Oxfordshire: UKRI-1388 EA1 AO and Parabola Mounts." This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total contract value of £100,000, which has a minimum value of £50,000. The tender is currently in the open procurement stage and will close on 4th May 2021. The delivery addresses for the contract are located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 20th May 2021 and conclude by 7th October 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanical components or optical systems to apply. The open procurement method ensures a competitive landscape, allowing various businesses to submit their proposals. As the contract specifies bespoke requirements, companies with relevant experience in custom manufacturing or innovation in optical mount technology would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) are looking to purchase two bespoke motorised optical mounts. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58485f7-1000-44db-b918-c4ad2dc2c574 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 May 2021 - 7 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44523200 - Mountings

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58485f7-1000-44db-b918-c4ad2dc2c574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d58485f7-1000-44db-b918-c4ad2dc2c574
  7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Oxfordshire:-UKRI-1388-EA1-AO-and-Parabola-Mounts/YPX4BC6MQZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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