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Provision of Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.)

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2019 at 13:25

TenderAmendment

08 Mar 2019 at 14:28

Tender

21 Feb 2019 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, focuses on the provision of a Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.). This tender falls under the category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and is based in Didcot, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 14 March 2019 and a contract period commencing on 21 March 2019, lasting until 20 March 2022. The project has an estimated value of £170,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying testing equipment, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in developing vibration testing technology. Companies that specialise in environmental testing and validation processes for aerospace applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth and collaboration within the aerospace and space technology sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.)

Notice Description

The Disruptive Innovation Centre for Space facility requires environmental testing and verification and validation to ensure that spacecraft, satellites and associated components can be validated for performance prior to launch and/or terrestrial use. Vibration testing is a key requirement to simulate launch conditions and essential for satellites to both identify problems and additionally determine operational conditions. The Vibration Testing System (hereafter VTS) must be able to accommodate small spacecraft both with vertical shaker, and horizontal slip table capable of testing using sinusoidal, random and transient excitation. The VTS will need to be air isolated and should not require an isolation slab for installation, should be air cooled and be capable of remote management - software should be specific to the system and either tuned or designed for accelerometers utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e32d23-2ce8-4343-a1b1-ae6051fc1104
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
John Thompson
Contact Email
john.thompson@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
(0) 1235 567 999

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THP SYSTEMS

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