UK Research & Innovation: UKRI-3503 Collimated Optics, Software and Uniform VIS to TIR Source System

UK-Swindon: Optical instruments.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       UK Research and Innovation
       Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 2FL, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 1793442000, Email: STFCprocurement@ukri.org
       Main Address: www.ukri.org
       NUTS Code: UKK14

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Body governed by public law

   I.5) Main activity:
      Other activity: Research and Innovation

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: UKRI-3503 Collimated Optics, Software and Uniform VIS to TIR Source System            
      Reference number: UKRI-3503

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         38600000 - Optical instruments.


      II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES

      II.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.
https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

      II.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 160,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) Description

      II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
      Not Provided

      II.2.3) Place of performance
      Nuts code:
      UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      Oxfordshire
             

      II.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.

https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
       Not Provided

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2P4F6W75HV


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-032958
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 19/02/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 2
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: Not Provided

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Lambda Photometrics limited, 01332370
             Lambda House, Harpenden, AL5 5BZ, United Kingdom
             NUTS Code: UKH23
            The contractor is an SME: No

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: 160,000          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 160,000
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.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.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=878810790

   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          UK Research & Innovation
          Science & Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxford, OX11 0QX, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 1235446553

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 29/07/2024