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RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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07 Jan 2022 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation" is conducted by the Satellite Applications Catapult, located in Didcot, England. This initiative falls under the industrial machinery industry category and was completed as of 7th January 2022, with the tender formally closing on 19th November 2021. The total value of the contract was £154,945, awarded through an open procurement method to Kuka Robotics UK Ltd, and the contract period commenced on 13th December 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of robotics and industrial machinery, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability as indicated in the procurement details. Companies that specialise in innovative technologies and systems for space applications or that have experience with complex engineering projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The unique nature of the project emphasises a demand for advanced technical capabilities in robotic solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation

Notice Description

The Catapult requires a two-robot solution that enables testing and validation of capabilities for IOSM functions. The IOSM facility will sit within a space of 21.6m (length) x 12.3m (wide) x 8m (height) within the Westcott Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre. Additional control rooms and laboratories will be available for preparation, experimentation and other activities. The system will provide a nationally unique facility with two industrial type robots (one of which is mounted on a travel track) capable of representing equivalent motion in all axis and capable of supporting spacecraft (or scale representations) up to 50kg each.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c71dff4-e14f-48ef-a4a8-3c277b30521a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8308ebaa-86e9-4c41-891d-65cbbbc8a1b2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42000000 - Industrial machinery

42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£154,945 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£154,945 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KUKA ROBOTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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