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title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services"
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# GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dbfad6e-cdaa-477a-9b7b-60763ebe03b4

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services," managed by Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the satellite-related communications equipment industry. The tender, which was conducted using an open procedure, has recently concluded, with the contract period commencing on 22nd November 2021 and ending on 30th April 2022. The contract value is £130,000, and it was awarded on 15th November 2021, with the formal notice published shortly thereafter on 19th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in satellite technology and communications. Companies that specialise in the provision of CubeSat hardware, satellite antennas, or related engineering services would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the space communications sector continues to expand, businesses that can offer innovative solutions for low Earth orbit satellite applications are likely to see substantial growth opportunities arising from such contracts.

## Notice

The space communications sector is currently booming with the emergence of low cost, short-turnaround and high production rate satellites, such as CubeSats, small-sats and low earth orbit (LEO) constellations. Here we explicitly refer to the CubeSat technology although much of what we propose could be applied to all forms of small-satellite platforms. One significant drawback for CubeSats is that they are not currently applicable for data intensive applications, spanning from commercial telecommunications to remote sensing science missions (Earth observation, solar/terrestrial and astrophysics). We are seeking a supplier who can provide us with expert knowledge of the thermal and mechanical environment of CubeSats in low Earth polar Sun-synchronous orbits, as well as the listed 3U CubeSat hardware, so that we can incorporate and lab demonstrate (TRL-7) a prototype system for 1 Gbps FSO-based CubeSat-to-CubeSat (C2C) communications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8525058a-3b39-4380-b13e-7ba651cbfdcc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAR SPACE EOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 32534000 - Satellite platforms
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 35631100 - Communication satellites

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2021 at 12:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8525058a-3b39-4380-b13e-7ba651cbfdcc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8525058a-3b39-4380-b13e-7ba651cbfdcc
  19th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=644864603
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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