Tender

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy," aimed at providing calibration services related to the National Satellite Test Facility. This procurement falls within the goods industry category and has an estimated contract value of £100,000, with a minimum value threshold set at £50,000. The tender is in the active stage, with the submission deadline due on 11th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2021 and conclude on 28th February 2022. The procurement method employed for this tender is an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those capable of developing and providing innovative test devices for the aerospace sector. Companies experienced in creating equipment that can simulate satellite behaviours or cater to the needs of vibration testing will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to advancements in satellite technology and research.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy

Notice Description

The Iron Chicken is a calibration and test device to allow full scale proof trials of vibration test equipment in the National Satellite Test Facility. The device is required to provide resonant behaviour which can mimic medium and large satellites and specifically to provide a tuneable overturning moment to prove the capacity of shaker systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e8b2c8-4b25-4649-a3da-228a9042e946
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Sarah Fleming
Contact Email
sarah.fleming@ukri.org
Contact Phone
07394401259

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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