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title: "Provision of CubeSat Kits"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
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# Provision of CubeSat Kits

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af1fb097-5e96-4aae-a986-714ec4afe39d

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## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire has awarded a contract for the provision of CubeSat Kits to CHBR Enterprises Ltd. The contract involves the supply of 4x 1U CubeSat kits and 2x 2U CubeSat kits, with delivery to be completed before 29th March 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of Satellites, with a total contract value of £54,975 in GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold, and the contract period is from 25th January 2024 to 29th September 2024.

This tender for CubeSat Kits by The University of Central Lancashire presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing hardware and software solutions, development tools, and documentation based on specific Microchip technology. The procurement process is suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying CubeSat kits compliant with the detailed specifications outlined. Businesses looking to grow in the satellite industry may find this tender an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

THIS IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY, IT IS AN AWARD NOTICE The University was seeking to appoint a supplier to provide the supply of 4x 1U CubeSat kits and 2x 2U CubeSat kits. The CubeSat Kit must include hardware solutions (structure, C&DH module with mass storage capability, RBF and Separation switches), software tools (RTOS, library, flash file system), development tools (programmer/debugger) and documentation. The electronics and software must be based on the Microchip(r) PIC24FJ256GB210 low-power 16-bit MCU. Kits should be skeletonised. Delivery must be completed before 29th of March 2024. Full details can be found in Appendix 4 - Specification and Statement of Requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b3632-6a85-41c6-a57d-0364ab569b1e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2024 - 29 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,975 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,975 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 6FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHBR ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34712200 - Satellites

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b3632-6a85-41c6-a57d-0364ab569b1e
- 18 Dec 2023 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1250708f-cddc-41b1-878c-1eb15e96b60c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/775b3632-6a85-41c6-a57d-0364ab569b1e
  29th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1250708f-cddc-41b1-878c-1eb15e96b60c
  18th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk
- https://esourcing.uclan.ac.uk

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