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IOSM Gravity Off-Load System

Satellite Applications Catapult

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Jul 2024 at 14:17

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Tender

12 Feb 2024 at 14:47

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2023 at 12:22

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is initiating a procurement process for an overhead gantry system named "IOSM Gravity Off-Load System" in the goods category. This system aims to simulate orbital environments by off-loading gravity's effects on objects, with a focus on industrial robots. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a cancelled status. The procurement method is an open procedure. The system will be installed at the Catapult's facility and will involve capabilities such as free-floating object suspension and multidirectional movement. Key dates include the tender's cancellation date on 2024-07-02 and the system's installation deadline.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for providers with expertise in the industrial robots sector. Companies with experience in implementing complex technical projects, providing quality services, and offering competitive pricing stand to benefit. Successful suppliers will need to demonstrate capabilities in delivering technical solutions and show experience in similar projects. The tender presents a chance for suppliers to showcase their implementation plans, technical prowess, and service quality to secure the project. Businesses capable of meeting the system's unique requirements for simulating in-orbit dynamics are well-suited to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IOSM Gravity Off-Load System

Notice Description

An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will installed in the Catapult's existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation & commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will be installed in the Catapult's existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation &commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.

Renewal: As outlined in the procurement documentation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2024
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42997300 - Industrial robots

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Satellite Applications Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
HP18 0XB
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Waddesdon
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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