Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Nicker Hill, Nottingham
Swindon
SN12 1FL
Contact
Helen Forsythe
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Geodetic Satellite Laser Ranging Laser
Reference number
UKRI - 2941
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system.
The laser will be used to measure with high precision ranges to man made satellites in the Earths orbit as part of a global network providing orbital data for geodetic science.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ22 - East Sussex CC
Main site or place of performance
East Sussex CC
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
manufacture, delivery, and commissioning of a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system.
The laser will be used to measure with high precision ranges to man made satellites in the Earths orbit as part of a global network providing orbital data for geodetic science.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 June 2023
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EXC2B6F5N4
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
5 May 2023
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
5 May 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./EXC2B6F5N4" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./EXC2B6F5N4
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EXC2B6F5N4" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EXC2B6F5N4
GO Reference: GO-2023329-PRO-22425137
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN12 1FL
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom