---
title: "Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f27f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
published: "2022-02-10"
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# Electric Propulsion Chamber (EPC) / Thermal Vacuum Chamber for Harwell

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f27f

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is looking to procure an Electric Propulsion Chamber / Thermal Vacuum Chamber to be installed at the Electron Building on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 3rd December 2021. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure and is governed by European legal standards.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of specialised machinery, particularly those that can supply complex technological equipment. Suppliers with experience in developing vacuum systems, thermal chambers, and related machinery would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, SMEs that can offer competitive quality and cost proposals may find a strong position in the bidding process, given the criteria weighted towards quality at 60% and cost at 40%.

## Notice

The Satellite Applications Catapult wishes to procure one Electric Propulsion Chamber that can also be used as a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, that satisfies the following specifications and requirements. The 'goods' are to be delivered to and installed at the ground floor of the Electron building of the Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Satellite Applications Catapult wishes to procure one Electric Propulsion Chamber that can also be used as a Thermal Vacuum Chamber, that satisfies the following specifications and requirements. The 'goods' are to be delivered to and installed at the ground floor of the Electron building of the Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire. *Please refer to the main RFP document Annex A for greater detail of requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003909-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £282,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CUTTING EDGE COATINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery
- 42940000 - Machinery for the heat treatment of materials
- 42942200 - Vacuum ovens
- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003909-2022
- 2 Nov 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027409-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

## Provenance

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