Supply of a scientific instrument for the GTC capable of obtaining observations in imaging and spectroscopy mode that covers, in both modes, and simultaneously, the visible and near-infrared range (OPTIR Project)
Suministro de un instrumento científico para el GTC capaz de obtener observaciones en modo imagen y espectroscopía que cubra, en ambos modos, y de forma simultánea, el rango visible e infrarrojo cercano (Proyecto OPTIR)
Spain · San Cristóbal de la Laguna · how to bid here →
Your path to submission
- Deadline: 9 October at 15:00 — 6 days left.
- The submission point is stated in the notice (link on the right).
- Offer and evidence in: SPA.
- Collect your evidence — use the eligibility analysis above: it lists the requirements and, for known certificates, how to get them.
Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- 34% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (237 awards since 2019, spread over 135 companies). That is well below the sector norm (48%) — this buyer switches suppliers more often than others.n = 237 awards since 2019
- The median procedure drew 2 bids (193 procedures with a bid count); 44% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 1 bids.n = 193
- The award came in at a median 94% of the estimated value (195 awards with both estimate and value) — pricing at the estimate is usually too high here. Sector: 90%.n = 195
- Not one of the 237 awards with a known winner country has gone to a foreign company so far. Sector average: 2%.n = 237
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 27/09/2026.
Foreign bidders
In Spain · Laboratory & optical equipment, 120 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 7,113 recorded awards) — mostly from Germany, France, Italy.
Submission language: SPA.
Typical field: median 1 (from 1,961 awards).
What the buyer is looking for
What is intended is the development of innovative instrumentation capable of obtaining observations in image and spectroscopy mode that simultaneously cover the visible and near-infrared range, which will enhance the capabilities of the GTC to make astronomical observations of high quality and versatility.
What you must prove — eligibility criteria
Contract
Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN CANARIAS S.L. | 8 | 2020–2023 |
| CERRAJERÍA BEDIESTA, S.L. | 7 | 2020–2024 |
| Kalaman Consulting, S.L. | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| SONEPAR SPAIN S.A.U. · Albacete | 6 | 2020–2026 |
| HVAC CLIMA SERVICIO Y CONTROLES IBERIA SL | 5 | 2020–2024 |
How often this buyer tenders this
Who knows the rhythm prepares instead of reacting.
How to bid
Guide: how to apply on PLACSP — Plataforma de Contratación del Sector Público (Spanien) → Registration, signature, fees — from the operator's bidder manual.