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Astronomical Observation Services

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Response Deadline01/19/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Astronomical Observation Services subcontract, managed by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council under UK Research and Innovation, provides prime contractors on EPSRC research projects with essential telescope time and data collection capabilities. The agreement facilitates the use of European Southern Observatory facilities, utilizing large-scale astronomical telescopes and sensors to acquire celestial imagery and both raw and processed observational data. Access to these services is contingent upon obtaining facility access and receiving formal proposal approval. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline set for January 19, 2027. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, focusing on specialized research and development in the physical sciences.

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Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 207070.

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Doctoral focal award: chemical threat reduction

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PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineJan 19

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01/19/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

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Provides telescope time and astronomical data collection for prime contractors on EPSRC research projects. Utilizes European Southern Observatory (ESO) facilities for celestial observation and data acquisition using large-scale astronomical telescopes and sensors. Requires ESO facility access and proposal approval. Delivers astronomical imagery and raw/processed observational data.

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