Scope
Reference
C0597
Description
This purpose of this contract is to purchase a laser to be integrated with the existing satellite laser ranging system at the NERC Space Geodesy Facility.
Total value (estimated)
- £220,000 excluding VAT
- £264,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 January 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 August 2026
- 7 months, 25 days
Description of possible extension:
Extension in case of delay during building of equipment
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options to allow for additional extras to be added to equipment to provide better value for money.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
Contract locations
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
1 December 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
15 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price | 30.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government