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T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2024 at 16:05

Award Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Nov 2023 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Planning

18 May 2023 at 12:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is issuing a procurement for the completion of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. The mission involves launching two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit with the goal of demonstrating inter-satellite laser optical communications. The University is seeking CubeSat parts, laser communications terminal integration, and testing services. The procurement is in the award stage, and the contract with EnduroSat Trading LTD for the construction of CubeSat parts and services was signed on 26th May 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in satellite-related communications equipment, satellite launch services, and satellite communications equipment. Companies specialised in observation satellites, navigation satellites, and related satellite equipment can compete for supplying CubeSat components. The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is actively seeking suppliers to contribute to the successful completion of this innovative satellite communication project, which is set to enhance the data transfer capabilities of CubeSats through advanced laser technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3

Notice Description

The University is completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to procure satellite parts, orbital modelling and thermal and mechanical modelling to create CubeSats. The University is planning on purchasing the remaining parts for the second CubeSat and, additionally for a complete third CubeSat, the University will build, assemble and integrate our laser payload into all three CubeSats ready for launch. Two of the CubeSats will get launched and the third CubeSat will be a testable on the ground.

CubeSat Parts

We are completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage.

Satellite components

We are completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage. As well as modelling analysis services. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W8N27AVPAC

UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Satellites

We are completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage. CubeSat parts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018510-2024
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32533000 - Satellite earth stations

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34712200 - Satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

35631200 - Observation satellites

35631300 - Navigation satellites

60510000 - Satellite launch services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£859,800 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£466,433 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
26 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Additional Buyers

Northumbria University

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EnduroSat Trading LTD

Further Information

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