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title: "UK SBS PR19075 NSTF Mass Properties Test Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-159a22b6-4f64-4465-a0bf-e0e9e4c27d75"
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# UK SBS PR19075 NSTF Mass Properties Test Equipment

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-159a22b6-4f64-4465-a0bf-e0e9e4c27d75

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Mass Properties Test Equipment, initiated by UK Research and Innovation, falls under the category of goods and is centered on the design, manufacture, and installation of equipment to measure mass properties for satellites. The award notice related to this procurement was published on 17th November 2020, with an award value of £939,680. The contract period commenced on 2nd November 2020 and is set to conclude on 30th April 2022. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the project is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering, manufacturing, and the supply of lifting and handling equipment, particularly those capable of delivering high-precision technology. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous project to pursue, as the contracting authority is noted for its willingness to engage with SMEs in relevant industries. Companies with experience in aerospace and satellite technology are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** This requirement is for the design, manufacture and installation of the Mass Properties Testing Equipment to be used to measure the mass properties of a satellite, satellite dispenser or subsystem at The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) which is currently under construction at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory(RAL),full details of which are contained in the UK SBS PR19075 Specification document (and any other associated documentation).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0c2378-7d59-4626-8bd6-97f0150a67dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2020 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £939,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £939,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESONIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0c2378-7d59-4626-8bd6-97f0150a67dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c0c2378-7d59-4626-8bd6-97f0150a67dc
  17th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=543840862
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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