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title: "UKRI-2132 METIS LMS Large Mirrors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032d7e"
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# UKRI-2132 METIS LMS Large Mirrors

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032d7e

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation for the contract titled "UKRI-2132 METIS LMS Large Mirrors", focusing on the industry category of specialist optical instruments. This procurement, classified under goods, is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 30th May 2022. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation, and the total value of the contract is estimated at £140,000. The project is located in Swindon, UK, and pertains specifically to the UK Astronomy Technology Centre's role within the METIS project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in optical instruments or related technologies. Companies with expertise in design, build, and testing of high-resolution optical systems or those involved in similar research projects would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could not only enrich their portfolio but also facilitate collaboration with esteemed institutions such as the European Southern Observatory and contribute to the advancement of astronomical technology on a global scale.

## 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 NOVA in The Netherlands.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The European Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), currently under construction in Chile, will be the world's largest telescope operating in the visible and infrared wavelength domain. It is part of the European Southern Observatory (ESO), an inter-governmental research organization. METIS is an imager and spectrometer for the (ELT), operating at wavelengths of 2.7 micron to around 14 micron. A subsystem within METIS is the LM band spectrometer (LMS) which will provide high resolution (R 100,000) over the range 2.7-5.3 micron. A pre-disperser (a low resolution prism spectrometer) with an exit slit mask is used to define the bandpass within the LM band, acting as an order sorting filter for the echelle. Multiple exposures with rotation of the pre-disperser and main disperser are required to build up a continuous spectrum. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2384GV39M7

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009954-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009954-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2384GV39M7
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Specialist-optical-instruments./2384GV39M7

## Provenance

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