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Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Dec 2022 at 13:07

TenderUpdate

29 Nov 2022 at 11:05

Tender

01 Nov 2022 at 17:01

Planning

17 Oct 2022 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is planning a public procurement process for the creation of a unique antenna test facility to evaluate Satellite comms terminals on the move. The procurement is for a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) supporting tests on Satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. Key dates include a future notice date of 1st November 2022 and a tender end date of 1st December 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the Satellite-related communications equipment industry to compete for supplying components for the CATR. Companies specialising in anechoic chambers, satellite antennas, and RF components would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The Satellite Applications Catapult is actively seeking suppliers who can ensure delivery of necessary components by March 1, 2023, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses looking to grow through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Title

Comms on the move Electronic Steerable Antenna Test (CESAT) - Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR)

Notice Description

The Catapult wishes to create a unique antenna test facility to undertake performance and verification tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. The Catapult wishes to procure a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to satisfy a baseline capability on a novel and unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals that connect to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations. For all information, please see supporting documents.

Lot Information

Physical Chamber structure and absorber

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the supporting documentation. The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. This procurement is for a new CATR only.

Renewal: +1 +1 years

Positions and robotic arm and relevant software

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

Test equipment

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

RF Components

The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document". The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure. Additional information: We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line "RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response", making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037670
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035378-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

42992200 - Anechoic chamber

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
14 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled, Planned
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235567977

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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