--- title: "FAAM Aerosol Lidar" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040da8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040da8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040da8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040da8.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2023-10-20" --- # FAAM Aerosol Lidar Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040da8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040da8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040da8.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is inviting tenders for the procurement of an FAAM Aerosol Lidar system. This involves a comprehensive upgrade program for the FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft, with the aim of enabling national and international research groups to detect aerosols in the atmosphere. The contract includes engaging with the FAAM facility to integrate the system on the aircraft. The tender is in the goods category, with a tender period ending on January 19, 2024, and a bid opening scheduled for the same date. This tender opportunity from the University of Manchester presents a chance for businesses specializing in detection and analysis apparatus to participate in a significant research project. Companies with expertise in providing instruments for checking physical characteristics and experience in atmospheric research technologies would be well-suited to compete. With the contract duration set at 90 days, interested businesses can explore collaboration prospects with the University for delivering this crucial upgrade in the aerosol detection capabilities of the aircraft. ## Notice 1.3 The University wishes to appoint a contractor or Contractors as the UK's FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade programme. Part of this includes the replacement of the existing aerosol lidar system on-board the aircraft that will enable national and international research groups to detect aerosol in the atmosphere. The University of Manchester has been allocated funding from the FAAM Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme to complete this project. The appointed supplier would need to engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system; the equipment will be located on the FAAM Bae146 aircraft. ### Lot Information Lot 1 1.3 The University wishes to appoint a contractor or Contractors as the UK's FAAM Bae146 atmospheric research aircraft is undergoing a comprehensive upgrade programme. Part of this includes the replacement of the existing aerosol lidar system on-board the aircraft that will enable national and international research groups to detect aerosol in the atmosphere. The University of Manchester has been allocated funding from the FAAM Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) programme to complete this project. The appointed supplier would need to engage with the FAAM facility to integrate the aerosol lidar system; the equipment will be located on the FAAM Bae146 aircraft. The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. Additional information: The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation. As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023. However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031011-2023 | | 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 | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics - 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031011-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/ProjectManage/104 - https://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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