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title: "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats"
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# GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8572d4b-85a8-4362-b7c1-a2000fbe6b8d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Northumbria University as the buying organisation, which has issued a tender titled "GB-Newcastle Upon Tyne: T20/0005 Laser Optical Communications for CubeSats." This contract falls under the communication satellites industry category and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the tender having been awarded on 18th December 2020, and the contract period running from 4th January 2021 to 30th April 2021. The total contract value is £130,000, and it was procured using an open competitive procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and communications sectors, particularly those specialising in satellite technology and CubeSat systems. Businesses that could successfully compete include manufacturers of satellite platforms and communication equipment as well as companies providing related engineering and support services. The established value and specifications indicate a preference for experienced suppliers capable of delivering complex technical solutions within the defined contract timeframe.

## Notice

This tender is for the purchasing of x2 CubeSats kits and containing hardware therein per the ITT Appendix 1 Pricing Schedule and the tender specification details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5cf158-8ffc-4751-b165-f0cc53a80c93 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAR SPACE EOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 32534000 - Satellite platforms
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 35631100 - Communication satellites

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5cf158-8ffc-4751-b165-f0cc53a80c93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec5cf158-8ffc-4751-b165-f0cc53a80c93
  12th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=559631823
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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