Planning

Sun Tracker System

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Planning

01 Dec 2022 at 17:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is planning a procurement process for a "Sun Tracker System" in the Research, Testing, and Scientific Technical Simulator industry category. The tender involves the development of a 2-axis automated tracking system with specific technical requirements, and will be initiated on January 9, 2023, with a contract period starting on April 3, 2023, in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations interested in supplying specialised equipment for research and testing purposes. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, offering businesses the chance to engage with the Satellite Applications Catapult to potentially secure a contract for the provision of the Sun Tracker System according to the specified technical and operational criteria.

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Notice Title

Sun Tracker System

Notice Description

The Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners are investigating concentrator photovoltaics and multi-junction solar cells for space-based solar power and terrestrial use cases. The required Sun Tracker System includes: - 2-axis automated tracking system, with pointing accuracy better than 0.1deg, preferably better than 0.05deg - Test item payload capacity of at least 10 kg - Data and control interface through RS-232, RS-485, USB or Ethernet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2477b755-9d80-403d-a6ec-1c4ddffa2dcc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3ea90bd-8d4e-4000-8799-5d132a397a23
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
James Morrison
Contact Email
james.morrison@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235567977

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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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