Tender

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

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Tender

13 Oct 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is currently conducting an open tender for the project titled "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation". This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, specifically targeting the creation of a two-robot system located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, within the Westcott Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 12th November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th November 2021, lasting until 25th November 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial robotics and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in robotics, automation solutions, and machinery intended for space applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their reach and capabilities in a burgeoning sector.

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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-b245d05a-3544-4811-9653-f401a0fe13ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee59413-b2c2-4569-9ad7-124130be86b0
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2023 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
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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