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GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

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12 Jan 2021 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Northumbria University as the buying organisation, which has issued a tender titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats." This contract falls under the communication satellites industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the tender having been awarded on 18th December 2020, and the contract period running from 4th January 2021 to 30th April 2021. The total contract value is £130,000, and it was procured using an open competitive procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in satellite technology and CubeSat systems. Businesses that could successfully compete include manufacturers of satellite platforms and communication equipment as well as companies providing related engineering and support services. The established value and specifications indicate a preference for experienced suppliers capable of delivering complex technical solutions within the defined contract timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

Notice Description

This tender is for the purchasing of x2 CubeSats kits and containing hardware therein per the ITT Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule and the tender specification details

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5cf158-8ffc-4751-b165-f0cc53a80c93
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712200 - Satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 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
NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY
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

SOLAR SPACE EOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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