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title: "UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034998"
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# UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034998

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has completed the tender process for the procurement of the UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility in the goods category. This contract involves the procurement of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise system to be used in testing satellites and large sub-assemblies. The system is required for the National Satellite Test Facility to test spacecraft up to 7000kg. The contract has a total value of up to £3,900,000 (excluding VAT). The contract was awarded to Acoustic Research Systems (Europe) GmbH with an active status. The location for delivery is in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure.

This tender for the UKRI-2649 NSTF Direct Field Acoustic Noise Facility presents opportunities for businesses, especially those experienced in providing acoustic devices. SMEs can also consider bidding as the contracting authority welcomes economic operators of all sizes. The contract has been awarded based on quality and price criteria, offering growth potential for suppliers who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements. Interested businesses can find detailed tender documents at the eSourcing link provided. The UKRI procurement process is governed by public law and aims to promote research and innovation in government-funded projects.

## Notice

This procurement describes the activities to be executed and deliverables required by STFC in relation to the definition, supply, and commissioning of a Direct Field Acoustic Noise (DFAN) system. This system will to be used to test satellites and large sub-assemblies in the National Satellite Test Facility. An acoustic test system is required for the NSTF to permit the testing of any spacecraft up to 7000kg and to fit inside a 4.6m fairing to the levels and durations required by all the currently available launch systems. To achieve this, RAL Space intends to purchase a system using the latest commercially available DFAN technology to provide a uniform diffuse sound field to test their customer's satellites and large sub-assemblies. The use of DFAN technology gives the opportunity to reconfigure the system, add capacity when needed, and be open to future control upgrades and more flight representative test methods. Please refer to the eSourcing link to access all tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The core requirement is estimated at PS2,500,000.00 GBP to PS3,300,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, are estimated of up to PS600,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT), makes the total potential spend via a contract to be up to PS3,900,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT). The price shall include delivery of all applicable hardware (within 12 months), software (within 12 months), software licences (for 5 years) and spares to ensure uninterrupted running of the system (for 5 years). Unlike the other major NSTF test facilities this system is not permanently installed, and the configuration can be changed to suit each test campaign. Major development of hardware and software is not expected as part of this procurement, so Design Reviews etc. will focus on the configurations proposed, their performance and safe assembly and operation. The full technical specification for this procurement can be found at the eProcurement Portal link within this notice. It is essential that all the documents are fully read, understood and assessed when considering this opportunity. https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Options: The options, that UKRI may choose to procure at a later date, are estimated of up to PS600,000.00 GBP (excluding VAT).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032145-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,900,000 |
| Lots value | £3,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,949,559 |

## 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 2FL |
| 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 | ACOUSTIC RESEARCH SYSTEMS (EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032145-2023
- 14 Jun 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016875-2023
- 23 Jun 2022 at 09:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017139-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=820089674
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Acoustic-devices./34G4AY7H9W
- https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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