Tender

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0010 Onboard Data Buffer and Processor

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0010 Onboard Data Buffer and Processor" is initiated by Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This procurement falls under the Satellite communications equipment industry category, utilising an open procurement method. The tender period is set to end on 22nd October 2021, with a contract period commencing from 1st November 2021 and concluding on 16th March 2022. The total contract value is £500,000, and the minimum value is £100,000, addressing the procurement of goods primarily related to high-speed data transmission technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronics design and development, particularly for those experienced in working with high-speed data transmission systems and radiation-hardened components. Companies that manufacture populated printed circuit boards or communication satellite technologies would find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could foster partnerships within the academic and research sectors, driving innovation in advanced optical communication technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0010 Onboard Data Buffer and Processor

Notice Description

Currently, the highest heritage ka-band radio frequency (RF) technology in small sats (herein we refer to them as CubeSats) can achieve 10-100 kbps with an onboard data storage capacity of ~8 GBytes (similar to SD cards in mobile phones). The aim of this experimental research project is to replace the existing low-speed RF and high-power transceiver in CubeSats with the high-speed, light weight and lower power free-space optical (FSO) wireless technology. The proposed intensity-modulation/direct-detection (IM/DD) FSO system will use an infrared laser source prototyped by Durham and Northumbria Universities in collaboration with UK-based industry partner SMS Electronics Limited. The high-speed electronics (encoding, modulation, etc.), the drive circuit and the optical head as well as the optical receiver together with all the supporting data, control, and optics modules will now be optimized and fabricated, increasing to TRL-7. We are seeking a sub-contractor who will help us to design and develop (to PCB layout and bring-up testing) a full working prototype of the electronics boards for handling high speed (1 Gbps) data transmission using our FSO system design, incorporating radiation hardened components, flight-ready controller, and buffering to interface with the satellite bus.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16d679e3-9063-4499-b67a-da06cefd4ae9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1edcad2-974c-4199-9c6c-a8672cb48a83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

31712310 - Populated printed circuit boards

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 16 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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