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GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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19 Nov 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services," managed by Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the satellite-related communications equipment industry. The tender, which was conducted using an open procedure, has recently concluded, with the contract period commencing on 22nd November 2021 and ending on 30th April 2022. The contract value is £130,000, and it was awarded on 15th November 2021, with the formal notice published shortly thereafter on 19th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in satellite technology and communications. Companies that specialise in the provision of CubeSat hardware, satellite antennas, or related engineering services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the space communications sector continues to expand, businesses that can offer innovative solutions for low Earth orbit satellite applications are likely to see substantial growth opportunities arising from such contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services

Notice Description

The space communications sector is currently booming with the emergence of low cost, short-turnaround and high production rate satellites, such as CubeSats, small-sats and low earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Here we explicitly refer to the CubeSat technology although much of what we propose could be applied to all forms of small-satellite platforms. One significant drawback for CubeSats is that they are not currently applicable for data intensive applications, spanning from commercial telecommunications to remote sensing science missions (Earth observation, solar/terrestrial and astrophysics). We are seeking a supplier who can provide us with expert knowledge of the thermal and mechanical environment of CubeSats in low Earth polar Sun-synchronous orbits, as well as the listed 3U CubeSat hardware, so that we can incorporate and lab demonstrate (TRL-7) a prototype system for 1 Gbps FSO-based CubeSat-to-CubeSat (C2C) communications.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8525058a-3b39-4380-b13e-7ba651cbfdcc
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712200 - Satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Jon Borley
Contact Email
jon.borley@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLAR SPACE EOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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