Notice Information
Notice Title
Full scale model of International Space Station Columbus module
Notice Description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to build a full-scale model of a space station module. The model will be used as part of the Catapult's IOSM facility to evaluate robotics, tools, and techniques. The model is to be cylindrical and be 8m long and 4m diameter. It should be mounted on a suitable transport jig to allow movement around the facility to suit the needs of projects. This jig should include a method of locking it in place for test campaigns. The model should feature a framework suitable for mounting robots up to 30kg in weight externally and internally. Internally this framework should provide a 2.5m wide x 2.5m high working space within the model and allow the fitting of standard equipment racks based on the International Standard Payload Rack format. This should include a floor structure suitable for human operators. Externally the model should feature removable panels with suitable mounting points for equipment to be fitted as required.
Lot Information
Lot 1
This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity. Additional information: Additional background information is provided in the downloadable document "Background SAC IOSM Facility" - if you are having issues locating this document, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk to request a copy.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-03e1f1
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020271-2023
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
-
- CPV Codes
34999400 - Scale models
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
- 14 Jul 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 14 Sep 2023Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
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
- TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
-
- Local Authority
- Vale of White Horse
- Electoral Ward
- Hendreds
- Westminster Constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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