Tender

3U CubeSat Launch

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2018 at 09:31

TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2018 at 09:31

TenderAmendment

30 Nov 2018 at 16:07

Tender

30 Nov 2018 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is currently seeking bids for the "3U CubeSat Launch" project, which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on non-piloted aircraft. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, having published an opportunity notice on 30th November 2018. The tender submission deadline is set for 7th January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 31st January 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. This project is part of a significant initiative funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and space launch services. Companies engaged in the development of nanosatellites or those with expertise in aerospace applications are well-positioned to compete, especially given the specific requirements for launch and orbit injection as outlined in the tender documentation. Interested businesses can register on the provided website to acquire further details about the application process.

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Notice Title

3U CubeSat Launch

Notice Description

3U CubeSat Launch. This requirement is for the launch of a CubeSat mission which would make in situ measurements of the lower thermosphere, measure thermospheric winds, and carry out spacecraft aerodynamic characterisation and control tests. This requirement has specific Orbit Injection, and launch period. The Space Systems Engineering research group has a wide range of interests and expertise in the development of novel technologies and methods for space system design and state-of-the-art research in orbital and hypersonic aerodynamics. The group is also actively engaged in the development of nanosatellite missions for a variety of innovative applications and is leading the Horizon 2020 DISCOVERER programme which aims to radically redesign Earth observation satellites for sustained operation at significantly lower orbital altitudes. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASHIRE
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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