---
title: "UKRI-1722 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f143"
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published: "2022-03-28"
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# UKRI-1722 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f143

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is conducting a procurement process for the supply of 140 Power Converters for the National Satellite Test Facility LSTC System, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This open tender is currently active, with the award period commencing on December 2, 2021. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically by the deadline of December 1, 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £180,800, and the procurement is categorised under 'goods' within the industry classification of power converters.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the technology and electronics sectors, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing power conversion systems. Businesses well-suited to compete should have experience in delivering similar products along with the capacity to meet the technical specifications set forth by UKRI. Engaging in this tender could foster growth by enabling SMEs to establish long-term relationships with a major public sector buyer while contributing to important research infrastructure.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement to establish a contract for a single contractor to provide 140 Power Converters for the NSTF LSTC System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Satellite Test Facility is under construction at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This Facility will house the Large Satellite Test Chamber, This bespoke thermal vacuum chamber will be used to simulate the vacuum and thermal conditions in space, and consists of a large cylindrical vacuum vessel lined with temperature-controlled panels. These thermal panels will be powered via a number of power converters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008326-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,800 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,586 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULSE POWER AND MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31121110 - Power converters

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008326-2022
- 28 Oct 2021 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027094-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.delta-escourcing.com
- http://www.ukri.delta-escourcing.comorUKResearchandInnovation,PolarisHouse,Swindon,SN21FL,UnitedKingdom.NUTScode:UK.StephanieSalmon,stephanie.salmon@ukri.org,tel:+447874895376,https://www.ukri.org
- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=674155355
- https://www.ukri.org

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