--- title: "3U CubeSat Launch" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER" published: "2018-12-04" --- # 3U CubeSat Launch Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe596726-3806-4ad2-9a40-8bcddc840a1d.json) ## Summary The University of Manchester is currently seeking bids for the "3U CubeSat Launch" project, which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on non-piloted aircraft. This procurement process is at the Tender stage, having published an opportunity notice on 30th November 2018. The tender submission deadline is set for 7th January 2019, with the contract period commencing on 31st January 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. This project is part of a significant initiative funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and space launch services. Companies engaged in the development of nanosatellites or those with expertise in aerospace applications are well-positioned to compete, especially given the specific requirements for launch and orbit injection as outlined in the tender documentation. Interested businesses can register on the provided website to acquire further details about the application process. ## Notice 3U CubeSat Launch. This requirement is for the launch of a CubeSat mission which would make in situ measurements of the lower thermosphere, measure thermospheric winds, and carry out spacecraft aerodynamic characterisation and control tests. This requirement has specific Orbit Injection, and launch period. The Space Systems Engineering research group has a wide range of interests and expertise in the development of novel technologies and methods for space system design and state-of-the-art research in orbital and hypersonic aerodynamics. The group is also actively engaged in the development of nanosatellite missions for a variety of innovative applications and is leading the Horizon 2020 DISCOVERER programme which aims to radically redesign Earth observation satellites for sustained operation at significantly lower orbital altitudes. This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183. Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 737183. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER | | Locality | LANCASHIRE | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M13 9PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Hulme | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft - 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft ## Release History - 4 Dec 2018 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 - 4 Dec 2018 at 09:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 - 30 Nov 2018 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 - 30 Nov 2018 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a18bda2-ad0d-486d-b961-23c0b9a538a5 4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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