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title: "PROVISION OF Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing (Space Simulator)"
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buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
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# PROVISION OF Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing (Space Simulator)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5e8b51b-b74f-41df-b5d4-27eb5b7eee3d

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Satellite and Spacecraft Testing, initiated by the Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, based in Didcot, England. This procurement falls under the services category with a total estimated value of £300,000. The tender was published on 5th February 2019 and is conducted using an open procedure, allowing all qualified suppliers to submit bids. The tender period ended on 11th March 2019, and the contracted services are scheduled to commence on 1st April 2019, concluding by 31st March 2022.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth within the aerospace and testing industries, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental testing equipment and technology. Companies involved in the development or supply of measuring instruments, checking and testing apparatus, or evaluation tools would find themselves well-positioned to bid. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and reputation in the competitive landscape of aerospace testing solutions.

## Notice

The Disruptive Innovation Centre for Space facility requires environmental testing and verification and validation to ensure that spacecraft, satellites and associated components can be validated for performance prior to launch and/or terrestrial use. The need for the simulation of conditions which are equivalent to space include near vacuum and a temperature gradient, for this purpose thus a Thermal Vacuum (TVAC hereafter) chamber or Space Simulator is required. See Separate excel document outlining the minimum requirements and desirable feature required from your solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd8d1-d568-4775-b170-6bf7da113288 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THP SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd8d1-d568-4775-b170-6bf7da113288
- 5 Feb 2019 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a752d6-a805-43ce-9b68-fca293883842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9bbd8d1-d568-4775-b170-6bf7da113288
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9a752d6-a805-43ce-9b68-fca293883842
  5th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58ebc917-6669-486c-a8a0-bb522742cbfe
  Invitation to tender documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8e67362-a05e-440f-957b-e70ba0d2153b
  Annex A Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e0bcd7f-f8d7-4c31-a078-ee568f3e15d8
  Terms of Purchase

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