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title: "PROVISION OF MIMO Chamber for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)"
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buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2019-01-11"
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# PROVISION OF MIMO Chamber for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53867f40-adc5-48b4-87d1-6443170592b5

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult Limited is actively seeking tenders for the provision of a MIMO Chamber intended for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC). This contract falls under the satellite communications equipment category with an estimated value of £1,000,000. The tender is currently in the Open procurement stage, with a bid submission deadline of 30 January 2019 and a contract start date set for 12 March 2019. Bidders will need to ensure installation and commissioning of the product by the specified deadline in 2019 and provide associated support services for a duration of three years. The location for delivery is Didcot, England (OX11 0QR).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the field of satellite communications equipment and technology. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the development and installation of communication systems, particularly those capable of creating anechoic test chambers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate growth in innovation and collaboration within the aerospace and telecommunications sectors.

## Notice

The Catapult requires an anechoic test chamber that emulates the propagation path(s) to/from satellite(s), satellite constellations, and terrestrial mobile radio communication systems. The successful bidder will be required to install and commission their product by an agreed date in 2019, and provide support services, and or training for a period of three years. Additional information: Tender period extended until 30/01/2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1d05f-eaac-4ac6-afe1-4fe17d8b8408 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2019 at 12:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1d05f-eaac-4ac6-afe1-4fe17d8b8408
- 8 Jan 2019 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1d05f-eaac-4ac6-afe1-4fe17d8b8408
- 13 Dec 2018 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1d05f-eaac-4ac6-afe1-4fe17d8b8408

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eed1d05f-eaac-4ac6-afe1-4fe17d8b8408
  11th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/16866165-9651-40c3-a4b1-3f6d7785126c
  Invitation to Tender document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0397b988-5168-41aa-9ec9-35ab72f8a24c
  Features required from the chamber
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d3e7fe7-f890-4165-8a5d-6e7e3e8015aa
  Terms & Conditions of contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cc3074b-52fe-4af0-b005-839b10c0c000
  Q&A generated during the process

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