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title: "T22/0089 - Satellite Parts & Services - Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE"
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# T22/0089 - Satellite Parts & Services - Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28e71f1a-e126-4084-b317-4e4559138bad

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## Summary

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is seeking to procure satellite parts and services for CubeSats including laser optical communications. The tender, titled T22/0089, has a value of GBP 491,800 and a tender period ending on July 7, 2023. The contract is set to start on July 10, 2023, and end on July 9, 2024. This opportunity falls under the main procurement category of goods, with the delivery addresses located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle presents opportunities for businesses involved in satellite-related communications equipment. Companies specialising in satellite technology manufacturing, orbital modelling, or thermal and mechanical modelling may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. As the university plans to build and integrate laser payloads into CubeSats, businesses with experience in laser optical communications technology could also benefit from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

The University is looking to procure satellite parts, orbital modelling and thermal and mechanical modelling to create CubeSats. The University is planning on purchasing the remaining parts for the second CubeSat and, additionally for a complete third CubeSat, the University will build, assemble and integrate our laser payload into all three CubeSats ready for launch. Two of the CubeSats will get launched and the third CubeSat will be a testable on the ground.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29157204-1a0d-43c9-8301-7077fd7f0858 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2023 - 9 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £491,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE |
| Locality | UK-NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE: LABORATORY SERVICES. |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29157204-1a0d-43c9-8301-7077fd7f0858

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29157204-1a0d-43c9-8301-7077fd7f0858
  18th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=782425092
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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