Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 2FL
Telephone
+44 1793442000
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
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Optical-instruments./2P4F6W75HV
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 and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-3503 Collimated Optics, Software and Uniform VIS to TIR Source System
Reference number
UKRI-3503
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UKRI's RAL Space department seek to procure a collimator system for optical measurements over the visible (VIS) to thermal infrared (TIR) wavelength range (spectral range: 0.40 μm to 14.00 μm).
The system shall be used to provide pre-launch optical characterisation and calibration of small earth observing satellites, imaging systems and any remote sensing optical solution that falls under the category of small EO satellites.
The proposed system shall include a collimator, appropriate uniform white light and TIR sources, precision targets and target wheel for specific tests.
The system shall include all the necessary equipment and control software needed to operate the equipment (mechanical, electrical, electro-mechanical, electro-optical and software/firmware)
All individual parts are expected to be fully integrated into a robust enclosure system.
Please access our sourcing portal to view the requirement and documentation.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £220,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement exercise seeks to purchase a complete system that will provide a spatially homogeneous light beam from Vis to NIR with reasonable temporal stability and accuracy to optical characterise cameras and sensors used for EO.
The system is going to be installed in the premises of UKRI, RAL Space, at Harwell Campus, OX11 0QX, UK, and be part of the Small Satellite Calibration Facility of RAL Space.
The system shall be able to perform accordingly to the requirements set in this tender with the capability to perform measurements of a sensor’s Line-Of-Sight, FOV, MTF, PSF and Distortion. The capability to perform radiometric tests is useful, but not mandatory as these will be covered by other equipment.
The estimated value of the opportunity is: £150,000.00 to £220,000.00 GBP excluding VAT.
The System should be delivered by 31st March 2024, support and training must be completed within 4 months after delivery.
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
Duration in months
7
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
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
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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
14 December 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
14 December 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 invoicing will be accepted
six.3) Additional information
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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GO Reference: GO-2023117-PRO-24358084
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell
Oxford
OX11 0QX
Telephone
+44 1235446553
Country
United Kingdom