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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8741580-e539-4088-a07d-968227ebde92

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T21/0009 CubeSat Hardware and Services" is initiated by Northumbria University, located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. This tender falls under the communication satellites industry category and is currently in the Active stage, with submissions closing on 22nd October 2021. The total contract value is set at £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The contract is expected to start on 1st November 2021 and will run until 17th March 2022. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, inviting a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the aerospace and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in satellite hardware and related technologies. Companies with expertise in the thermal and mechanical environments of CubeSats, as well as those providing satellite platforms and related communications equipment, will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in this contract could enable such businesses to expand their market presence and establish valuable partnerships within the growing space communications sector.

## 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/77a383a6-74a0-43df-b81e-2642ade2d4a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 17 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## 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

- 4 Oct 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a383a6-74a0-43df-b81e-2642ade2d4a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a383a6-74a0-43df-b81e-2642ade2d4a7
  4th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:-T21/0009-CubeSat-Hardware-and-Services/DEM4S22KN3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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