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Microgravity Research and Design Consultant

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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25 Jun 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Microgravity Research and Design Consultant" contract was initiated by SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically "Research and development services and related consultancy services," and is part of a limited competition procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active, effective from 13th June 2025 through 12th December 2025, with an option for a two-month extension. The estimated contract value is £30,000, excluding VAT, with the legal basis referenced under 2023/54.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in microgravity research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of operating under a limited competition framework. The contractor, Resonance Alliance Inc, has been identified as the awardee, indicating opportunities for other firms with similar competencies to target future such contracts. This procurement is particularly suited for medium to large enterprises with expertise in advanced research and development services and those with a proven track record in delivering consultancy within niche scientific fields. The project's focus and the buyer's public undertaking nature may also benefit businesses seeking long-term partnerships and collaboration opportunities within the UK space and technology sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microgravity Research and Design Consultant

Notice Description

Requirement for Microgravity Research and Design Consultant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jun 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RESONANCE ALLIANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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