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title: "UKRI-1431 Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility PIN"
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# UKRI-1431 Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility PIN

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e32091a-ab1c-4ece-89f3-a8fe999c99a3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "UKRI-1431 Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility PIN" is being conducted by BIP Solutions Limited, associated with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC). The tender is at the active stage, with the tender period concluding on 29th July 2022. The key industry category for this project is "Research, testing and scientific technical simulator", and the facility will be established in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2023 and will last until 31st August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the procurement of goods related to testing and scientific equipment. Companies that specialise in engineering, acoustic testing, and similar fields would find this tender particularly relevant. Moreover, as the tender encourages market engagement and seeks technical information, it opens avenues for SMEs looking to collaborate or provide innovative solutions tailored to the STFC's requirements.

## Notice

This notice is in relation to a draft outline requirement written by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, who are part of UKRI) of a proposed Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) facility to be used to test satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF). The purpose is to prompt market and technical information relating to the purchase and rental of the equipment needed to carry out acoustic tests in the NSTF. It is important to note that this notice is NOT a call for competition but for UKRI to engage with the market to assist in the understanding of such a requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae2d406-ace9-4470-8f6f-8e7555fac931 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Not Disclosed |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 08:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae2d406-ace9-4470-8f6f-8e7555fac931

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ae2d406-ace9-4470-8f6f-8e7555fac931
  23rd June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=699071201
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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