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UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Award

22 Nov 2021 at 12:15

Tender

27 Jul 2021 at 17:14

TenderUpdate

16 Jul 2021 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the provision of an Access Platform for the National Satellite Test Facility located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform," falls within the goods category and is managed through an open procurement method. The award has been made, with the contract valued at £241,044.99 and signed on 19 November 2021. The selection was based on a quality-cost evaluation, with a strong emphasis on quality (70%) against cost (30%).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in access equipment for high-tech facilities. Companies equipped to meet the rigorous specifications set out in the tender documentation will find a competitive advantage, as UKRI aims to support the growth of businesses that can contribute to the emerging space industry in the UK.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform

Notice Description

At UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC's) site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL); The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies. It is being funded by the UK Government, developed and operated by RAL Space, and will provide comprehensive test facilities for both new and existing space companies. RAL Space requires an Access Platform to aid the installation of satellites, satellite dispensers or subsystem into the Large Space Test (thermal vacuum) Chamber (LSTC). The tender documentation describes the specification of the requirement and the process of submitting bids.

Lot Information

Lot 1

At UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC's) site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL); The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies. It is being funded by the UK Government, developed and operated by RAL Space, and will provide comprehensive test facilities for both new and existing space companies. RAL Space requires an Access Platform to aid the installation of satellites, satellite dispensers or subsystem into the Large Space Test (thermal vacuum) Chamber (LSTC). The tender documentation describes the specification of the requirement and the process of submitting bids.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ba39
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029025-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34951000 - Access platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£241,044 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stfc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEON ENGINEERING

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