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title: "UK SBS PR17185 - UKRI IF Processing Unit Verification and IPU Assembly"
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# UK SBS PR17185 - UKRI IF Processing Unit Verification and IPU Assembly

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c259c429-00df-486b-9bac-0a88ee21bccb

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the contract titled "UK SBS PR17185 - UKRI IF Processing Unit Verification and IPU Assembly," managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. It falls under the "Electrical equipment and apparatus" industry category, specifically involving items like Printed Circuit Boards for satellite technology used in the MetOp-SG programme. The contract was awarded on 5th December 2018 and is active, with a total value of £69,824.47. The contract period commenced on 6th December 2018 and is scheduled to conclude on 24th May 2019. The delivery is set for the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement process followed a direct method through a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electronics manufacturing, particularly those with capabilities in producing complex electronic components such as Printed Circuit Boards. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in radio frequency technologies and satellite systems would be particularly well-suited to engage in future contracts related to advanced instrumentation and components for satellite missions. The collaboration between UK Shared Business Services and specialised suppliers indicates a potential for ongoing partnerships in high-tech sectors, which can further enhance business growth and innovation.

## Notice

UKRI-STFC is contracted to supply critical front end receiver technologies for a fleet of spaceborne satellites as a part of the MetOp-SG programme. RAL Space will provide state -of-the-art receiver (detector) front-ends to three instruments on the MetOp-SG satellite mission. Several of the receivers will include IF processing units (IPUs) containing alumina ceramic Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) featuring a number of specialised soldered surface mount components that allow operation within the radio frequency range. These IPU modules will provide state-of-the-art gain flatness vs. frequency and gain stability vs. temperature and therefore represent critical components for MetOp-SG. This requirement is for verification of IF processing units and IPU assembly

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a6928e-e4de-49b9-b642-2cc1a8d2d764 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2018 - 24 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,824 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,824 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPUR ELECTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31712300 - Printed circuits

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a6928e-e4de-49b9-b642-2cc1a8d2d764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83a6928e-e4de-49b9-b642-2cc1a8d2d764
  12th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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