Tender

GB-Corsham: Global Positioning System (GPS) Simulator

MOD, ISS, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM

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Tender

14 Nov 2019 at 15:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD), specifically the ISS Commercial Sourcing Team, has initiated a public tender for a Global Positioning System (GPS) Simulator, with an estimated value of £348,000. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically electromagnetic units, and falls under the CPV code 33158100. The tender is currently active and is being conducted via an open procurement method. Proposals are due by 25th November 2019, with the contract period expected to commence on 2nd March 2020 and extend through to 2nd March 2021. The delivery addresses include locations in the UK and other regions such as British Oversea Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced electronics and testing equipment, particularly those with capabilities in developing programmable technologies for GPS signal emulation. Suppliers that can demonstrate compliance with specific technical requirements are encouraged to participate, especially those that offer solutions in radio frequency components or machines for testing and measuring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this opportunity, given the procurement authority's openness to engage them in the supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Corsham: Global Positioning System (GPS) Simulator

Notice Description

3 x programmable equipment (Vector Signal Generator) to emulate complex GPS signals. User requirements for equipment to emulate complex GPS signals Essential: Must be able to emulate L1 and L2 independently and concurrently and also L5 (desirable). Must be able to replicate any GPS location world wide Must be able to provide real time simulation of realistic satellite constellations Must be able to simulate at least 12 satellites simultaneously and have a unlimited simulation time. Must have flexible scenario generation including moving scenarios, dynamic power control and atmospheric modelling Must be able to create configuration of realistic user environments , including obscuration and multipath , antenna characteristics and vehicle attitude. Must have a static mode for basic receiver testing using signals with zero or constant Doppler shift. Must have a Realtme external trajectory feed for hardware in the loop (HIL) applications Must be capable of logging/recording "live"or simulated satellite data. Must have enough equipment to maintain EMC capability. (Three - Two local chambers and 1 remote chamber concurrently) Must be man/van portable Must be capable of being powered from 110/230 Vac mains supply Input Impedance 50ohm Operating temperature 0 to +30C TME shall be suitable contained within transit cases, for transportation (internal carriage) as self contained units by: a) wheeled Vehicle Road b) Wheeled Vehicle Off Road c) Aircraft Must be capable of being operated both independently controlled from the front panel and to be able to connect to an external control device/laptop etc Desirable: Desirable to be capable of being powered from internal batteries or external DC power Should allow option of support to following digital standards: 3GPP LTE FDD and TDD, LTE- Advanced, 3GPP FDD/HSPA/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/EDGE Evolution, TD-SCDMA,WLAN. No individual LRU should exceed 27kg and any unit weighing 20kg or more shall have a clearly visible warning label affixed that indicates this is heavy. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Corsham: Global Positioning System (GPS) Simulator'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5adec977-40f0-4fb7-9c9e-c10542b8bbd8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8c28766-9786-43c7-b886-c6dbb8d148a8
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

31712349 - Radio frequency (RF) diodes

33158100 - Electromagnetic unit

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£348,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
MOD, ISS, ISS COMMERCIAL SOURCING TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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