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title: "UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ba39"
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# UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ba39

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), focuses on the provision of an Access Platform for the National Satellite Test Facility located at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-1489 LSTC Access Platform," falls within the goods category and is managed through an open procurement method. The award has been made, with the contract valued at £241,044.99 and signed on 19 November 2021. The selection was based on a quality-cost evaluation, with a strong emphasis on quality (70%) against cost (30%).

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in access equipment for high-tech facilities. Companies equipped to meet the rigorous specifications set out in the tender documentation will find a competitive advantage, as UKRI aims to support the growth of businesses that can contribute to the emerging space industry in the UK.

## Notice

At UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC's) site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL); The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies. It is being funded by the UK Government, developed and operated by RAL Space, and will provide comprehensive test facilities for both new and existing space companies. RAL Space requires an Access Platform to aid the installation of satellites, satellite dispensers or subsystem into the Large Space Test (thermal vacuum) Chamber (LSTC). The tender documentation describes the specification of the requirement and the process of submitting bids.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

At UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI's) Science and Technology Facilities Council's (STFC's) site at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL); The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies. It is being funded by the UK Government, developed and operated by RAL Space, and will provide comprehensive test facilities for both new and existing space companies. RAL Space requires an Access Platform to aid the installation of satellites, satellite dispensers or subsystem into the Large Space Test (thermal vacuum) Chamber (LSTC). The tender documentation describes the specification of the requirement and the process of submitting bids.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029025-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £241,044 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34951000 - Access platforms

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029025-2021
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013000-2021
- 16 Jul 2021 at 11:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016760-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=645134878
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/A24XR3692V
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Access-platforms./A24XR3692V
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Access-platforms./A24XR3692V
- https://www.ukri.org

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