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title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: TeT21/0047 Provision of Thermal vacuum chamber for satellite component testing"
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# GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: TeT21/0047 Provision of Thermal vacuum chamber for satellite component testing

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26765327-6d5e-4924-8593-9c532958a9af

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Northumbria University at Newcastle, which is seeking a supplier for the provision of a thermal vacuum chamber for satellite component testing. The tender, titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: TeT21/0047 Provision of Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite Component Testing," falls under the goods category, specifically within the hyperbaric chambers industry. The process began on 28th February 2022 and was awarded on 25th February 2022, with a total contract value of £237,600. The contract duration is set from 28th February 2022 to 27th February 2023, with delivery expected at an address in the North East region of the UK. This was an open procurement process, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory equipment and engineering solutions, particularly those with expertise in vacuum technology and thermal systems. Businesses capable of providing complete functionality for such testing equipment, including installation and operational support, will find this contract appealing. Given the technical specifications outlined, firms focusing on innovative solutions in thermal control systems and with the ability to meet stringent laboratory requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature.

## Notice

We require a vacuum chamber with pumps and thermal plate capable of reaching 10-6 mbar pressure, or below, with a thermal control system for the internal volume that allows fixed and cycling temperatures between -35 and +100 degrees C. The internal volume of the chamber should accommodate a test unit of minimum size 350mm x 100mm x 100mm (i.e. the internal volume should be at minimum 500mm x 300mm x 300mm), however larger internal volume is desirable. The chamber should have at least one feed through for power and data communications to the device inside such that tests of electronics can be controlled from outside of the chamber. The system should include any temperature and pressure sensors required for accurate operation. The system should not require cryogenic cooling or any form of liquid nitrogen supply, and be suitable for installation in a laboratory setting on the second floor. The system should include all pumping, cooling, command and control devices required for complete functionality. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31788e3-5e13-4042-8595-0f1e44c244cf |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2022 - 27 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £237,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £237,600 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SISTEM TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33157500 - Hyperbaric chambers
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38436730 - Continuous-flow chambers for ultrasound disintegrators
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 44111520 - Thermal insulating material
- 45321000 - Thermal insulation work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31788e3-5e13-4042-8595-0f1e44c244cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d31788e3-5e13-4042-8595-0f1e44c244cf
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=674923839
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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