UKRI FM19220 - WHT Dome Shutter Control System Upgrade

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday 23rd August 2019 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement Although the location and industry is based upon the UKRI Head Office, please note that the actual works and delivery will take place at the following address: Alvarez de Abreu, 70.38700 Santa Cruz de La Palma Canary Islands Spain The William Herschel Telescope (WHT) is situated on the Spanish island of La Palma in the Canary Islands and is operated by the Isaac Newton Group of Telescopes for professional astronomers from around the world. The telescope was commissioned in 1987 as a general-purpose astronomical facility and today continues to deliver world-class science. The ING would like to maintain the scientific competitiveness of the facility and has commissioned a new instrument and a series of upgrades to ensure that the telescope remains functional for at least another decade from 2020. To that end, the ING is scoping the market to determine the feasibility of upgrading the dome shutter control system of the telescope. The current control system was also designed in 1987 and has worked reasonably well until recently when more technical failures have become apparent. The motor, cable drum, drive, brakes and clutch are all in good condition and the expectation is that these will not be replaced. Only the control system will be replaced. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.