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title: "STFC Large Space Test Chamber (LSTC)"
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# STFC Large Space Test Chamber (LSTC)

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8e563ad-6c42-4bf4-9329-2d42b849ea73

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is overseeing the tender titled "STFC Large Space Test Chamber (LSTC)". This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the Award stage, with the bidding period having closed on 14 March 2018. The value of the contract is estimated to be around £8 million, with the contract set to commence on 16 April 2018, and running until 31 March 2020. This process follows an open procurement method, ensuring maximum participation from suppliers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive manufacturing, installation, and support services for satellite testing facilities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement aims to foster inclusivity and support for capable bidders. Companies with expertise in cleanroom technology and environmental testing for spacecraft would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence in the aerospace sector.

## Notice

***Please NOTE: This tender will close for the receipt of bids on Wednesday 14 March 2018 at 14.00 BST.*** The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new national facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites (up to 7 tonnes mass). It is being funded by the UK Government in response to a study commissioned by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) into the status of existing space test facilities in the UK. The Large Space Test Chamber (LSTC) - sitting within the larger National Satellite Test Facility - is to test large satellite/instruments in a cleanroom environment. The facility consists of a Vacuum chamber, Vacuum system, Thermal system, and Control System/automation. The Contract is for the complete manufacture and supply, as well as installation, training and operational support to commission the facility. ***DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER*** Note : Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this is unfortunately a system generated error that is outside of the Contracting Authority's control. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionofInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration" About UK Shared Business Services UK SBS brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Services (CCS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services e-Sourcing as part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS e-Sourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the e-Sourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support bidders utilise Emptoris CCS e-Sourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72205f9-0774-410a-aa39-fb1573b69967 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 27 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,960,000 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | HARWELL OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QX |
| 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 | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANGELANTONI TEST TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72205f9-0774-410a-aa39-fb1573b69967
- 19 Feb 2018 at 15:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71a4293-e9c2-4bdc-8a73-11da2a5e7b39
- 26 Jan 2018 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71a4293-e9c2-4bdc-8a73-11da2a5e7b39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e72205f9-0774-410a-aa39-fb1573b69967
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71a4293-e9c2-4bdc-8a73-11da2a5e7b39
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0007ea2f-c43f-43d4-aa27-bab297f1c498
  PR17132 RFP Request for Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/184b7c2b-269d-416d-a969-fb9fca8bce91
  PR17132 Statement of Work and Requirements for the LSTC
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e2f6e242-c12b-4fb8-b641-1bab5284b72f
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8498109f-4be4-41ff-8d04-db55d64fac29
  PR17132 RFP Request For Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2dda1a82-a10f-40d1-b6c7-dd44dff58b08
  Contract PR17132 Redacted

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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