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title: "202324 4118 - Radiometer Blister Development Specification for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory"
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# 202324 4118 - Radiometer Blister Development Specification for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0483b5

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## Summary

The University of Leeds, representing the contracting authority, has issued a procurement notice for the project titled "202324 4118 - Radiometer Blister Development Specification for the FAAM Airborne Laboratory". The industry category is engineering design services, specifically for aircraft, falling under CPV code 71320000. The location for the delivery of services is Bedford, UK, with the relevant region code UKH24. This procurement is at the tender stage and employs a competitive procedure with negotiation. The tender period concludes on 22 August 2024 at 10:00 AM. Important dates to note include the publication date on 23 July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in aircraft engineering design. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary Part 21 J Design Organisation Approvals or BCARS A8-21 certifications are especially encouraged to participate. The project will involve the modification and enhancement of the Large Radiometer Blister for FAAM's Airborne Laboratory, which is pivotal for advancing the UK’s airborne atmospheric research capabilities. Businesses capable of delivering complex engineering design services and those looking to expand into the aerospace sector will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth.

## Notice

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory is undergoing a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) project to safeguard the UK's airborne atmospheric research capability, provide frontier science capability and reduce our environmental impact. The facility is part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and funded by UKRI-Natural Environment Research Candidate (NERC). The Large Radiometer Blister (LRB) is an equipment bay outside the aircraft's pressure hull that provides the ability to mount both upwards and downwards viewing remote sensing equipment. It has been installed on the aircraft since the original conversion in 2004 and serves as a key part of the facility's infrastructure. As part of the MLU, FAAM is intending on developing the infrastructure of the blister to be able to accommodate both known and potential future instrument capabilities, including provisioning of improved services and structural reinforcement to enable operation of new capabilities. FAAM/University of Leeds is seeking organisations with the required Part 21 J Design Organisation Approvals/ BCARS A8-21 to be able to undertake the modifications and associated approvals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The FAAM Airborne Laboratory is undergoing a Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) project to safeguard the UK's airborne atmospheric research capability, provide frontier science capability and reduce our environmental impact. The facility is part of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science at the University of Leeds and funded by UKRI-Natural Environment Research Candidate (NERC). The Large Radiometer Blister (LRB) is an equipment bay outside the aircraft's pressure hull that provides the ability to mount both upwards and downwards viewing remote sensing equipment. It has been installed on the aircraft since the original conversion in 2004 and serves as a key part of the facility's infrastructure. As part of the MLU, FAAM is intending on developing the infrastructure of the blister to be able to accommodate both known and potential future instrument capabilities, including provisioning of improved services and structural reinforcement to enable operation of new capabilities. FAAM/University of Leeds is seeking organisations with the required Part 21 J Design Organisation Approvals/ BCARS A8-21 to be able to undertake the modifications and associated approvals. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2W7M4H3828

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022847-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLH24 Bedford |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022847-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2W7M4H3828
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Engineering-design-services./2W7M4H3828
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Engineering-design-services./2W7M4H3828
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/2W7M4H3828
- https://www.leeds.ac.uk

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