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title: "UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility"
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# UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9eb80eb0-1811-4889-a1c0-ace003cadfa3

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is inviting tenders for the procurement of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility for testing satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. The contract, valued at £3,900,000 GBP, involves an open procedure with a tender period closing on 21st July 2023. The contract is set to start on 25th August 2023 and end on 24th August 2024. The procurement is classified under the goods category and the delivery address is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in acoustic devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from bidding as the procurement favours such entities. Businesses with expertise in Direct Field Acoustic Noise technology and experience in supplying solutions for satellite testing and aerospace applications are well-suited to compete for this contract. The opportunity allows for the expansion of capabilities and market reach within the UK Research and Innovation sector.

## Notice

This procurement describes the activities to be executed and deliverables required by STFC in relation to the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) system. This system will to be used to test satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. An acoustic test system is required for the NSTF to permit the testing of any spacecraft up to 7000kg and to fit inside a 4.6m fairing to the levels and durations required by all the currently available launch systems. To achieve this, RAL Space intends to purchase a system using the latest commercially available DFAN technology to provide a uniform diffuse sound field to test their customer's satellites and large sub-assemblies. The use of DFAN technology gives the opportunity to reconfigure the system, add capacity when needed, and be open to future control upgrades and more flight representative test methods. Please refer to the eSourcing link to access all tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb22935-c05d-47b4-baaa-f2f9be17b220 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2023 - 24 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2023 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb22935-c05d-47b4-baaa-f2f9be17b220

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deb22935-c05d-47b4-baaa-f2f9be17b220
  14th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Acoustic-devices./34G4AY7H9W
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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