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title: "Provision of satellite platform and/or launch & orbit for the In-Orbit Demonstrator Mission 5"
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# Provision of satellite platform and/or launch & orbit for the In-Orbit Demonstrator Mission 5

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-955435d3-4f39-4818-ba09-84f74ec054b8

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited in Harwell Oxford, England, for the project titled "Provision of satellite platform and/or launch & orbit for the In-Orbit Demonstrator Mission 5." This process falls under the industry category of spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles. It is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 15 February 2018. The estimated contract value is £700,000, with a minimum value of £185,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 23 March 2018 and conclude on 22 March 2019, following an open procurement method above the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses interested in the aerospace and satellite sectors. Companies specialising in satellite platform technology, launch services, or related goods are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, which could foster innovation and economic growth within the industry. Interested businesses should prepare their proposals ahead of the submission deadline to maximise their chances of success.

## Notice

Supply of satellite platform and/or launch & Orbit for the In-Orbit Demonstration Mission 5, meeting the requirements advertised in the attached Invitation to Tender documentation. Additional information: Questions on this procurement can be submitted through the advertised process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284159-89ec-478e-b077-c4463083b5f1 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | HARWELL OXFORD |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2018 at 15:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284159-89ec-478e-b077-c4463083b5f1
- 17 Jan 2018 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284159-89ec-478e-b077-c4463083b5f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a284159-89ec-478e-b077-c4463083b5f1
  18th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba8f965b-9550-445a-86f0-eb03715260fc
  Invitation to Tender documents

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