---
title: "UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045481"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2024-04-23"
---

# UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile.

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045481

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has issued a tender for UKRI-3681 MOONS Instrument Packaging and Shipment to Chile. The procurement falls under the services category for the packaging and shipment of telescope instrumentation from the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh to Paranal, Chile. The deadline for submissions is on May 28, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is part of the Government Procurement Agreement. The award period begins on May 28, 2024, with the bid opening taking place in Oxfordshire.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in transportation, logistics, and shipping operations to compete. Companies capable of handling the packaging and shipment of delicate instrumentation from the UK to Chile are well-suited for this tender. The timeline for this procurement process allows businesses to plan and prepare their submissions in accordance with the specified deadlines. By engaging in this tender, businesses can potentially secure a contract with UKRI and contribute to the successful delivery of telescope instrumentation to its destination.

## Notice

Packaging and shipment of telescope instrumentation from the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh to Paranal, Chile.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The packaging and shipment of telescope instrumentation from the Royal Observatory, Edinburgh to Paranal, Chile.

Options: The authority will consider transportation of some instrumentation by air rather than sea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013152-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £204,551 |
| Lots value | £204,551 |
| 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 2FL |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013152-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/J683JM55X5
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Shipping-operations./J683JM55X5

## Provenance

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