Tender

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

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Oct 2021 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services" is initiated by Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This tender falls under the communication satellites industry category and is currently in the Active stage, with submissions closing on 22nd October 2021. The total contract value is set at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract is expected to start on 1st November 2021 and will run until 17th March 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the aerospace and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in satellite hardware and related technologies. Companies with expertise in the thermal and mechanical environments of CubeSats, as well as those providing satellite platforms and related communications equipment, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enable such businesses to expand their market presence and establish valuable partnerships within the growing space communications sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a383a6-74a0-43df-b81e-2642ade2d4a7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 17 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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