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title: "Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell"
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buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
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# Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec566f9b-0583-4ba5-862f-52043022c757

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking to procure an Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) that can also function as a Thermal Vacuum Chamber. This procurement falls within the miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery category and is taking place in Didcot, Oxfordshire. The tender is open and will close on 3rd December 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 7th January 2022, lasting until 6th January 2025. This tender process is classified as an open procedure, encouraging wide participation.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses involved in engineering, manufacturing, or space technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in complex machinery and installation services. Companies that can provide goods that meet the specified requirements and ensure delivery and installation at the Harwell Campus will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, potentially leading to further engagements in the growing field of satellite applications.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult wishes to procure one Electric Propulsion Chamber that can also be used as a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, that satisfies the following specifications and requirements. The 'goods' are to be delivered to and installed at the ground floor of the Electron building of the Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef128f4-a204-4d87-917c-7b0952103d2d |
| 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 | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2022 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| 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

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef128f4-a204-4d87-917c-7b0952103d2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ef128f4-a204-4d87-917c-7b0952103d2d
  2nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163033
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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