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title: "Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell"
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# Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ae51064e-ea32-4304-b464-1cbd27062d4f

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult has completed a procurement process for an Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) and Thermal Vacuum Chamber, valued at £282,500. This acquisition falls under the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category within the goods sector. The goods are to be delivered and installed at the Electron Building located in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The tender was initiated with an open procedure and was completed on 22nd December 2021, following a tender period that concluded on 3rd December 2021. The contract is set to remain active until 30th June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing high-precision machinery and related services, especially those in the engineering and aerospace industries. SMEs, in particular, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, given the nature of the goods required. Companies capable of fulfilling stringent technical specifications and delivering within the context of scientific and industrial applications could thrive by engaging with the Satellite Applications Catapult and future projects in similar sectors.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult wishes to procure one Electric Propulsion Chamber that can also be used as a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, that satisfies the following specifications and requirements. The 'goods' are to be delivered to and installed at the ground floor of the Electron building of the Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cd9526-4471-428e-8110-1430e37e335d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £282,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £282,500 |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUTTING EDGE COATINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cd9526-4471-428e-8110-1430e37e335d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cd9526-4471-428e-8110-1430e37e335d
  10th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB163732
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## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk

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