Tender

LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM

UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER

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Tender

27 Mar 2023 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leicester has initiated a tender process with the title "LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM." This procurement falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 10, 2023, and end on December 7, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period closing on April 28, 2023. Interested parties from various locations, including the UK and other territories, can participate, and the total contract value is £180,000.

This tender opportunity by the University of Leicester presents a chance for businesses, specifically those involved in technical testing and consultancy services, to engage in a high-value contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The testing and consultancy nature of the tender requires expertise in thermal balance and cycling, making it ideal for businesses with relevant capabilities and experience in the field. Engaging in this tender process can pave the way for business growth, collaboration, and market expansion in the technical testing and consultancy services sector.

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Notice Title

LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM

Notice Description

The Soft X-ray Imager (SXI) Instrument is intended for use on the joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) mission Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) to study the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. As part of the instrument Proto-Flight Model (PFM) acceptance test campaign, the SXI instrument needs to undergo thermal balance and thermal cycling acceptance testing to demonstrate compliance with instrument thermal performance requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e269f636-c62f-4598-b765-54727859dcb2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2023 - 7 Dec 2023 1-6 months
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 LEICESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 7RH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

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