Tender

T22/0089 - Satellite Parts & Services - Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Tender

18 May 2023 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking to procure satellite parts and services for CubeSats including laser optical communications. The tender, titled T22/0089, has a value of GBP 491,800 and a tender period ending on July 7, 2023. The contract is set to start on July 10, 2023, and end on July 9, 2024. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods, with the delivery addresses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle presents opportunities for businesses involved in satellite-related communications equipment. Companies specialising in satellite technology manufacturing, orbital modelling, or thermal and mechanical modelling may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. As the university plans to build and integrate laser payloads into CubeSats, businesses with experience in laser optical communications technology could also benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

T22/0089 - Satellite Parts & Services - Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

Notice Description

The University is looking to procure satellite parts, orbital modelling and thermal and mechanical modelling to create CubeSats. The University is planning on purchasing the remaining parts for the second CubeSat and, additionally for a complete third CubeSat, the University will build, assemble and integrate our laser payload into all three CubeSats ready for launch. Two of the CubeSats will get launched and the third CubeSat will be a testable on the ground.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29157204-1a0d-43c9-8301-7077fd7f0858
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£491,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
asif.patel@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
UK-NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: LABORATORY SERVICES.
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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