--- title: "RFP-FY-23-31 Device for the Haptic Control of Robots" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2022-12-14" --- # RFP-FY-23-31 Device for the Haptic Control of Robots Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c95c6322-532a-4571-a3f4-8268b223f3a8.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult is inviting tenders for the procurement of a haptic device to enable robotic control for IOSM operations. This tender falls under the industrial robots category and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently open, and interested parties have until January 13, 2023, to submit their proposals. The contract period is scheduled to run from January 23, 2023, to March 24, 2023. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specialising in industry-specific software packages, industrial control software packages, and related goods to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. The haptic device tender requires advanced technological capabilities, making it suitable for innovative companies looking to contribute to cutting-edge robotic advancements in the space industry. ## Notice The IOSM Robotics Facility at the Westcott Venture Park offers capabilities that allow companies and institutes the ability to perform representative IOSM operations. Primarily utilising a pair of robotic arms mounted on low friction rails simulating low gravity environments for spacecraft, the facilities will allow the Catapult to test and validate capability for both those who may operate in orbit and those who will control spacecraft performing IOSM functions. Supporting the facility is a secondary robotic laboratory for development and testing of concepts and a virtual engineering environment consisting of simulation and digital twin software, virtual reality headsets and ancillary equipment. Scope The haptic device is expected to offer the following features: - 6 degrees of freedom (3x translational, 3x rotational); all to be active - 1 active gripping degree of freedom (to enable gripping mechanisms directly from the haptic device) - Resolutions to be: - translation < 0.01 mm - rotation 0.09 deg - grasping 0.006 m - Payload forces to be a minimum of: - translation 10 N - Interface: manufacturers standard but expected to be compatible with Universal Robot e-series, Polyscope 5.9 and above - Power supply: 240V AC 50Hz - Software: to be compatible with Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu Linux, Python, MatLab Simulink & ROS - Device should be free standing without the need for additional support (if this is not the case, the supplier must state this and include for a support stand) The supplier is expected to include in their offer: - Haptic device - Support stand (if required) - Necessary cabling to connect power and the haptic device to a host PC/device - Delivery to the address shown - All software (and associated APIs) to include perpetual licensing consideration - User documentation - Warranty for 1 year ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e5fbf4-7467-4220-95c0-66bbc39e3e6c | | 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 | 14 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 24 Mar 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots - 48100000 - Industry specific software package - 48150000 - Industrial control software package ## Release History - 14 Dec 2022 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e5fbf4-7467-4220-95c0-66bbc39e3e6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35e5fbf4-7467-4220-95c0-66bbc39e3e6c 14th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC165710 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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