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UKRI-1722 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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28 Mar 2022 at 15:14

Tender

28 Oct 2021 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a procurement process for the supply of 140 Power Converters for the National Satellite Test Facility LSTC System, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This open tender is currently active, with the award period commencing on December 2, 2021. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by the deadline of December 1, 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £180,800, and the procurement is categorised under 'goods' within the industry classification of power converters.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and electronics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing power conversion systems. Businesses well-suited to compete should have experience in delivering similar products along with the capacity to meet the technical specifications set forth by UKRI. Engaging in this tender could foster growth by enabling SMEs to establish long-term relationships with a major public sector buyer while contributing to important research infrastructure.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1722 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to establish a contract for a single contractor to provide 140 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Satellite Test Facility is under construction at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This Facility will house the Large Satellite Test Chamber, This bespoke thermal vacuum chamber will be used to simulate the vacuum and thermal conditions in space, and consists of a large cylindrical vacuum vessel lined with temperature-controlled panels. These thermal panels will be powered via a number of power converters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f143
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008326-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31121110 - Power converters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,800 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,586 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20224 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 & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Stephanie Salmon
Contact Email
stephanie.salmon@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7874895376

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PULSE POWER AND MEASUREMENT

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