Tender

UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

14 Jun 2023 at 13:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility for testing satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. The contract, valued at £3,900,000 GBP, involves an open procedure with a tender period closing on 21st July 2023. The contract is set to start on 25th August 2023 and end on 24th August 2024. The procurement is classified under the goods category and the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in acoustic devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from bidding as the procurement favours such entities. Businesses with expertise in Direct Field Acoustic Noise technology and experience in supplying solutions for satellite testing and aerospace applications are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity allows for the expansion of capabilities and market reach within the UK Research and Innovation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

Notice Description

This procurement describes the activities to be executed and deliverables required by STFC in relation to the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) system. This system will to be used to test satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. An acoustic test system is required for the NSTF to permit the testing of any spacecraft up to 7000kg and to fit inside a 4.6m fairing to the levels and durations required by all the currently available launch systems. To achieve this, RAL Space intends to purchase a system using the latest commercially available DFAN technology to provide a uniform diffuse sound field to test their customer's satellites and large sub-assemblies. The use of DFAN technology gives the opportunity to reconfigure the system, add capacity when needed, and be open to future control upgrades and more flight representative test methods. Please refer to the eSourcing link to access all tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb22935-c05d-47b4-baaa-f2f9be17b220
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

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

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2024 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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