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title: "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation"
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# RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c71dff4-e14f-48ef-a4a8-3c277b30521a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation" is conducted by the Satellite Applications Catapult, located in Didcot, England. This initiative falls under the industrial machinery industry category and was completed as of 7th January 2022, with the tender formally closing on 19th November 2021. The total value of the contract was £154,945, awarded through an open procurement method to Kuka Robotics UK Ltd, and the contract period commenced on 13th December 2021, concluding on 31st March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of robotics and industrial machinery, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability as indicated in the procurement details. Companies that specialise in innovative technologies and systems for space applications or that have experience with complex engineering projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The unique nature of the project emphasises a demand for advanced technical capabilities in robotic solutions.

## Notice

The Catapult requires a two-robot solution that enables testing and validation of capabilities for IOSM functions. The IOSM facility will sit within a space of 21.6m (length) x 12.3m (wide) x 8m (height) within the Westcott Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre. Additional control rooms and laboratories will be available for preparation, experimentation and other activities. The system will provide a nationally unique facility with two industrial type robots (one of which is mounted on a travel track) capable of representing equivalent motion in all axis and capable of supporting spacecraft (or scale representations) up to 50kg each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8308ebaa-86e9-4c41-891d-65cbbbc8a1b2 |
| 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 | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £154,945 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £154,945 |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KUKA ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8308ebaa-86e9-4c41-891d-65cbbbc8a1b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8308ebaa-86e9-4c41-891d-65cbbbc8a1b2
  7th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN163476
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