Award

UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 Oct 2023 at 14:05

Tender

14 Jun 2023 at 13:05

Planning

23 Jun 2022 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the tender process for the procurement of the UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility in the goods category. This contract involves the procurement of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise system to be used in testing satellites and large sub-assemblies. The system is required for the National Satellite Test Facility to test spacecraft up to 7000kg. The contract has a total value of up to £3,900,000 (excluding VAT). The contract was awarded to Acoustic Research Systems (Europe) GmbH with an active status. The location for delivery is in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure.

This tender for the UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility presents opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in providing acoustic devices. SMEs can also consider bidding as the contracting authority welcomes economic operators of all sizes. The contract has been awarded based on quality and price criteria, offering growth potential for suppliers who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Interested businesses can find detailed tender documents at the eSourcing link provided. The UKRI procurement process is governed by public law and aims to promote research and innovation in government-funded projects.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

Notice Description

This procurement describes the activities to be executed and deliverables required by STFC in relation to the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) system. This system will to be used to test satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. An acoustic test system is required for the NSTF to permit the testing of any spacecraft up to 7000kg and to fit inside a 4.6m fairing to the levels and durations required by all the currently available launch systems. To achieve this, RAL Space intends to purchase a system using the latest commercially available DFAN technology to provide a uniform diffuse sound field to test their customer's satellites and large sub-assemblies. The use of DFAN technology gives the opportunity to reconfigure the system, add capacity when needed, and be open to future control upgrades and more flight representative test methods. Please refer to the eSourcing link to access all tender documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The core requirement is estimated at PS2,500,000.00 GBP to PS3,300,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, are estimated of up to PS600,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT), makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS3,900,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). The price shall include delivery of all applicable hardware (within 12 months), software (within 12 months), software licences (for 5 years) and spares to ensure uninterrupted running of the system (for 5 years). Unlike the other major NSTF test facilities this system is not permanently installed, and the configuration can be changed to suit each test campaign. Major development of hardware and software is not expected as part of this procurement, so Design Reviews etc. will focus on the configurations proposed, their performance and safe assembly and operation. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found at the eProcurement Portal link within this notice. It is essential that all the documents are fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, are estimated of up to PS600,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034998
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032145-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,949,559 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
5 Oct 20232 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
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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

ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS (EUROPE

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