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T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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14 Jun 2024 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle has recently awarded a contract for the project "T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3" to EnduroSat Trading LTD. The project involves the development of three 6U CubeSats for a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. The contract value is £466,433. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 26th May 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 27th May 2024 and end on 31st January 2025. The project falls under the industry category of Satellites, and its location is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies in the satellite technology sector, particularly those specialising in satellite manufacturing and communication systems. Given the technology-focused nature of the project, businesses with expertise in developing laser communication terminals and satellite components would be well-suited to compete. The University of Northumbria at Newcastle, as the buying organisation, offers avenues for collaboration and potential future contracts in similar advanced technology projects within the space industry. Companies interested in innovative space technology projects should monitor similar future tenders from the University to expand their business opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3

Notice Description

The University is completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4d6eb33-727b-4442-99ae-02b2a632991a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9946d86-062b-42d3-b039-cb73a5553e93
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34712200 - Satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£466,433 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£466,433 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 6-12 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDUROSAT TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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