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title: "LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM"
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# LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-648d203f-df39-4990-9196-09c0fa26d0f2

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has initiated a tender process with the title "LUV01156 Perform Thermal Balance and Cycling of the SMILE SXI PFM." This procurement falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The contract period is scheduled to start on October 10, 2023, and end on December 7, 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period closing on April 28, 2023. Interested parties from various locations, including the UK and other territories, can participate, and the total contract value is £180,000.

This tender opportunity by the University of Leicester presents a chance for businesses, specifically those involved in technical testing and consultancy services, to engage in a high-value contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this opportunity. The testing and consultancy nature of the tender requires expertise in thermal balance and cycling, making it ideal for businesses with relevant capabilities and experience in the field. Engaging in this tender process can pave the way for business growth, collaboration, and market expansion in the technical testing and consultancy services sector.

## Notice

The Soft X-ray Imager (SXI) Instrument is intended for use on the joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) mission Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) to study the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth's magnetosphere and ionosphere. As part of the instrument Proto-Flight Model (PFM) acceptance test campaign, the SXI instrument needs to undergo thermal balance and thermal cycling acceptance testing to demonstrate compliance with instrument thermal performance requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e269f636-c62f-4598-b765-54727859dcb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2023 - 7 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e269f636-c62f-4598-b765-54727859dcb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e269f636-c62f-4598-b765-54727859dcb2
  27th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Technical-testing,-analysis-and-consultancy-services./272579F89S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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