Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c3b-875c-73bc-bf19-7d7ab63e55b9/uk-sbs-pr19066-optical-windows-and-flanges-for-stfc closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS PR19066 Optical Windows and Flanges for STFC [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Jul 2019 Deadline Closed 14 Aug 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The RAL Space Department at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) require custom window and flange assemblies for a 5m TV Chamber at RAL. These assemblies will interface in four locations on the TV Chamber. This tender requires the provision of 4-off ISO-K 500 flanges and 6 completed window assemblies. The windows are divided into two types: 3-off Alignment Windows and 3-off Optical Windows. This specification is for a total of six window assemblies to be manufactured and tested (four windows intended to be used for the test at RAL Space and two spares) and four ISO-K 500 flanges (no spares required). All flanges have a unique window position. The windows must be delivered to RAL Space, installed within the flange and fully tested as outlined within this specification. The spare assemblies must be fully assembled. Please refer to the tender documentation which include the full specification of requirements. Additional information: Please Note: Do not apply directly to the Buyer. 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. The final date and time for the submission of bids is 14/08/2019 at 1400hrs GMT. All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at [gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris](https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris) by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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