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Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform

Heriot-Watt University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Oct 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University, based in Riccarton, Edinburgh, conducted an open procurement process to purchase a Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform. The procurement, referenced under ID HWU-UK-2425-044-00, falls under the industry category "Education" and CPV classification 31000000, suited to the supply of goods. The procurement stage is now complete with the awarding of the contract to SYMETRIE, a supplier based in Bouillargues, France. The contract was signed on 15 November 2024. The motion platform, meant for testing RF devices such as Flat Panel antennas, is to be installed and operated outdoors at the University's Edinburgh campus, ensuring compatibility with the environment. Key dates included a tender submission deadline of 8 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motion platforms, RF device testing equipment, and related fields to support educational institutions with advanced technology solutions. The project would particularly benefit SMEs capable of producing high-precision equipment that simulates the motion of mobile platforms. Such businesses would find it advantageous to align with the procurement requirements of academic and research-focused organisations like Heriot-Watt University. The contract, by focusing on advanced testing solutions, opens avenues for companies to showcase innovation and reliability in a critical research and development setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform

Notice Description

The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Heriot-Watt University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYMETRIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515492
    Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform - The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518460
    Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform - The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

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