Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf0-3e2c-7357-9e09-5e41a0aed5f8/1251lf-astronomical-optics-for-hipercam closed GB open procedure # 1251/LF Astronomical Optics for HiPERCAM [University of Sheffield](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-sheffield) Estimated value Not stated Published 1 Sept 2015 Deadline Closed 21 Sept 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The University of Sheffield is out to tender for the manufacture of astronomical optics for HiPERCAM ( a high-speed, five-arm optical CCD camera designed to study astrophysics on fast timescales). HiPERCAM has been funded by the European Research Council Advanced Grant scheme. For the purposes of this procurement our requirements have been divided into 3 lots as follows:- - Lot 1 – Lens manufacture: manufacture of the individual lenses. - Lot 2 Lens coating: anti-reflection coating of the individual lenses. - Lot 3 Lens mounting: mounting and alignment of the lenses into six barrels (the collimator barrel and the five re-imaging camera barrels). Detailed design of the mounting of the lenses will be undertaken by the manufacturer. Please note that the University reserves the right to award by separate lot or as multiple lots. This is a non-EU, open procurement procedure. The ITT and full technical specification and supporting documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield). If you have any questions in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend portal. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. The closing date for return of tenders is 22nd September 2015 at 12 noon (UK time) Additional information: This is an open tender The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system [in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield) If you have any questions in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend correspondence facility. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No [in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Astronomical and optical instruments Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b9e69a3b-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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