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title: "Cleanroom Facilities for Spacecraft Assembly for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)"
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# Cleanroom Facilities for Spacecraft Assembly for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC)

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffdc2b40-4b4b-4d82-8945-a4f10c2d68ac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of Cleanroom Facilities for Spacecraft Assembly for the Disruptive Innovation for Space Centre (DISC) by the Satellite Applications Catapult Limited. This project is classified under the works category and resides within the miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments industry. The tender was published on 30 January 2019, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 February 2019. The contract was awarded on 27 March 2019, with a total contract value of £750,000. The execution period begins on 12 March 2019 and ends on 11 March 2023, taking place in Didcot, England, with delivery required to postal code OX11 0QR. The procurement method employed was an open procedure.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and engineering, particularly those with experience in creating high-standard cleanroom environments. Suitable businesses may include those involved in environmental control systems, air filtration technology, and any firm capable of adapting flexible designs to meet the specific needs of the aerospace sector. The emphasis on ISO 7 and 8 standards highlights a demand for innovative solutions to meet stringent cleanliness requirements, making this a competitive field for businesses looking to expand their presence in the aerospace and engineering markets.

## Notice

The DISC requires capabilities which allow the assembly and development of complex space systems including spacecraft and launch vehicles. Consequently, Class 10,000 (ISO 7) Cleanrooms are required to provide suitable environments to facilitate these operations. As shown by the proposed layout (see Annex A), the intent is to have a variety of facilities suitable for acceptance, assembly, verification and test, in addition to airlocks and gowning areas where appropriate. The expectation is to achieve ISO 7 standards but with the expectation that normal conditions will not exceed ISO 8 unless by exception. Standard supporting systems are anticipated including provision for single and 3 phase electrical connections, compressed air, LN2 supply (to environmental test and verification areas) and ideally oxygen monitoring. Data provision by Cat 6 connections and sockets are also required, both to facilitate security systems (swipe and CCD) and for standard operations. It is highly desirable that the facility is flexible in design to allow for room reconfiguration as needed, and also that the air filtration system can be serviced by DISC personnel - thus HEPA filters etc need to be accessible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040cf26d-a719-47c9-8d2c-bdbdc27d6794 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2019 - 11 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | WHP ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38800000 - Industrial process control equipment and remote-control equipment
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2019 at 13:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040cf26d-a719-47c9-8d2c-bdbdc27d6794
- 14 Feb 2019 at 16:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047ad132-3db0-4055-ad9a-23e1afa45990
- 14 Feb 2019 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047ad132-3db0-4055-ad9a-23e1afa45990
- 30 Jan 2019 at 13:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047ad132-3db0-4055-ad9a-23e1afa45990
- 23 Jan 2019 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1d87b-0ae9-4151-bf17-6457db5f4c0c
- 3 Jan 2019 at 16:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1d87b-0ae9-4151-bf17-6457db5f4c0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/040cf26d-a719-47c9-8d2c-bdbdc27d6794
  17th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/047ad132-3db0-4055-ad9a-23e1afa45990
  14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1d87b-0ae9-4151-bf17-6457db5f4c0c
  23rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7a4a30a-232b-4808-9026-335cb0c7c5b1
  Invitation to tender document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/93ec5e55-c58b-4d05-8696-7143faddb7cb
  Annex A - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aca07b2a-be21-4bc9-9de2-1105595e065c
  Annex A Plan of required layout
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2da46e2e-097d-4fad-9eb5-25bbc4a5afd7
  Annex B Terms & Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7071f9b4-7d5f-4000-bbb9-4fdb9a159988
  Q&A generated in process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8be90fb7-3f6f-4027-a7d8-c3ed706c94e5
  Invitation to tender documentation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33b52e5c-92c8-4158-a170-75cb146a74f9
  Annex A Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66d2b8df-e459-438a-aabf-fa93440a9c48
  Annex A Plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/661009dc-8447-4380-8c54-daa6617df8ae
  Annex B Contract document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7a77e29-e03c-41c2-b748-a7cfa355e565
  Q&A from previous ITT
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a258086e-73e7-4f3b-9d10-915dc395dff4
  Q&A from current process
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed3ef24f-de2c-46e7-a036-f010ab2785a6
  Revised Annex A Assessment
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca56162f-32db-4d5a-94e8-4568b5b02cb7
  Revised Annex A Revised floor plans
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f486a52b-ea6c-4d63-8171-18d0d4182f26
  Revised Floor plans & assessment model

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