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    ContractsSupply of Specialized Astronomical Telescopes and Mounting Equipment
    Awarded contract

    Supply of Specialized Astronomical Telescopes and Mounting Equipment

    Awarded
    €146k
    Published 12 Oct 2026

    Procurement for delivery of advanced infrared and optical telescopes with gimbal mounting system to DSTL Porton Down, including all packaging and freight charges.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 12 Oct 2026· 3 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    €146k
    Published 12 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      €145,957
      Euros
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BP
      Baader Planetarium GmbH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    12 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement seeks the supply of specialized astronomical instrumentation including a PlaneWave IRDK14 Dall-Kirkham infrared telescope, a DeltaRho 350 telescope with accessories, and a T600 Direct Drive Gimbal Mount. The supplier must provide all necessary components, packaging, freight charges, and arrange delivery to DSTL Porton Down. This equipment is intended for infrared observation and precision telescope mounting applications, with the supplier responsible for ensuring safe transport and installation at the specified location.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078557

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