Award

PROVISION OF Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing (Space Simulator)

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2019 at 13:40

Tender

05 Feb 2019 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing, initiated by the Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, England. This procurement falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £300,000. The tender was published on 5th February 2019 and is conducted using an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to submit bids. The tender period ended on 11th March 2019, and the contracted services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019, concluding by 31st March 2022.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth within the aerospace and testing industries, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental testing equipment and technology. Companies involved in the development or supply of measuring instruments, checking and testing apparatus, or evaluation tools would find themselves well-positioned to bid. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and reputation in the competitive landscape of aerospace testing solutions.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing (Space Simulator)

Notice Description

The Disruptive Innovation Centre for Space facility requires environmental testing and verification and validation to ensure that spacecraft, satellites and associated components can be validated for performance prior to launch and/or terrestrial use. The need for the simulation of conditions which are equivalent to space include near vacuum and a temperature gradient, for this purpose thus a Thermal Vacuum (TVAC hereafter) chamber or Space Simulator is required. See Separate excel document outlining the minimum requirements and desirable feature required from your solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd8d1-d568-4775-b170-6bf7da113288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
John Thompson
Contact Email
john.thompson@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
(0) 1235 567 999

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THP SYSTEMS

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