---
title: "Provision of Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2019-04-17"
---

# Provision of Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce.json)

## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, focuses on the provision of a Vibration Testing System for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (D.I.S.C.). This tender falls under the category of miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments and is based in Didcot, England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 14 March 2019 and a contract period commencing on 21 March 2019, lasting until 20 March 2022. The project has an estimated value of £170,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying testing equipment, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proficient in developing vibration testing technology. Companies that specialise in environmental testing and validation processes for aerospace applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate growth and collaboration within the aerospace and space technology sectors.

## Notice

The Disruptive Innovation Centre for Space facility requires environmental testing and verification and validation to ensure that spacecraft, satellites and associated components can be validated for performance prior to launch and/or terrestrial use. Vibration testing is a key requirement to simulate launch conditions and essential for satellites to both identify problems and additionally determine operational conditions. The Vibration Testing System (hereafter VTS) must be able to accommodate small spacecraft both with vertical shaker, and horizontal slip table capable of testing using sinusoidal, random and transient excitation. The VTS will need to be air isolated and should not require an isolation slab for installation, should be air cooled and be capable of remote management - software should be specific to the system and either tuned or designed for accelerometers utilised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e32d23-2ce8-4343-a1b1-ae6051fc1104 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e32d23-2ce8-4343-a1b1-ae6051fc1104
- 8 Mar 2019 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a403fc2e-1aa5-41c2-b9c6-54ca7cafeb20
- 21 Feb 2019 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a403fc2e-1aa5-41c2-b9c6-54ca7cafeb20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73e32d23-2ce8-4343-a1b1-ae6051fc1104
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a403fc2e-1aa5-41c2-b9c6-54ca7cafeb20
  8th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3ddb36e-1122-4686-af85-88eb24eb99a2
  Terms of Purchase
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc881145-2f09-4ac9-b95b-79c98b060e85
  Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6de07192-a6d3-458b-9a69-68c42c1f5754
  Q&A generated in the process

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-182c134e-2fcc-4a48-9b05-e945ca4959ce.json.