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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdddd31a-70d8-41d8-b5bd-b7fefdafce94

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1674 Resonant Mass Dummy," aimed at providing calibration services related to the National Satellite Test Facility. This procurement falls within the goods industry category and has an estimated contract value of £100,000, with a minimum value threshold set at £50,000. The tender is in the active stage, with the submission deadline due on 11th November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 6th December 2021 and conclude on 28th February 2022. The procurement method employed for this tender is an open procedure, facilitating broad participation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those capable of developing and providing innovative test devices for the aerospace sector. Companies experienced in creating equipment that can simulate satellite behaviours or cater to the needs of vibration testing will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to expand their portfolio while contributing to advancements in satellite technology and research.

## Notice

The Iron Chicken is a calibration and test device to allow full scale proof trials of vibration test equipment in the National Satellite Test Facility. The device is required to provide resonant behaviour which can mimic medium and large satellites and specifically to provide a tuneable overturning moment to prove the capacity of shaker systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e8b2c8-4b25-4649-a3da-228a9042e946 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e8b2c8-4b25-4649-a3da-228a9042e946

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3e8b2c8-4b25-4649-a3da-228a9042e946
  18th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1674-Resonant-Mass-Dummy/2HQX2557UJ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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