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UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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31 Oct 2023 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation has awarded the contract for the "UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility" project to Acoustic Research Systems (Europe) GmbH. The procurement involved the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise system for testing satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. The contract value is £2,949,559.17 GBP, with a contract period starting on 10th October 2023 and ending on 31st December 2025. The tender was in the "award" stage, and the tender period ended on 6th October 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those involved in providing acoustic devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender. The location for delivery is specified as South East, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in flexible and flight-representative test methods using the latest commercially available technology would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities within the satellite testing 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
ocds-b5fd17-ce8bcfe9-2a3b-4ad7-a9c6-53bf34060ed5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dce3b33-1d21-4389-a498-59f729c5be8c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,949,559 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,949,559 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS (EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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