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title: "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation"
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# RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b245d05a-3544-4811-9653-f401a0fe13ef

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is currently conducting an open tender for the project titled "RFP-FY-22-20 Robot System for In-Orbit Service & Manufacturing Simulation". This procurement falls under the industrial machinery category, specifically targeting the creation of a two-robot system located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, within the Westcott Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre. The tender period is active, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 12th November 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 26th November 2021, lasting until 25th November 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial robotics and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the tender is suitable for them. Companies with expertise in robotics, automation solutions, and machinery intended for space applications would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their reach and capabilities in a burgeoning sector.

## Notice

The Catapult requires a two-robot solution that enables testing and validation of capabilities for IOSM functions. The IOSM facility will sit within a space of 21.6m (length) x 12.3m (wide) x 8m (height) within the Westcott Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre. Additional control rooms and laboratories will be available for preparation, experimentation and other activities. The system will provide a nationally unique facility with two industrial type robots (one of which is mounted on a travel track) capable of representing equivalent motion in all axis and capable of supporting spacecraft (or scale representations) up to 50kg each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee59413-b2c2-4569-9ad7-124130be86b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2021 - 25 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee59413-b2c2-4569-9ad7-124130be86b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ee59413-b2c2-4569-9ad7-124130be86b0
  13th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162895
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