---
title: "IOSM Gravity Off-Load System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e1ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
published: "2024-07-02"
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# IOSM Gravity Off-Load System

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e1ed

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is initiating a procurement process for an overhead gantry system named "IOSM Gravity Off-Load System" in the goods category. This system aims to simulate orbital environments by off-loading gravity's effects on objects, with a focus on industrial robots. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a cancelled status. The procurement method is an open procedure. The system will be installed at the Catapult's facility and will involve capabilities such as free-floating object suspension and multidirectional movement. Key dates include the tender's cancellation date on 2024-07-02 and the system's installation deadline.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for providers with expertise in the industrial robots sector. Companies with experience in implementing complex technical projects, providing quality services, and offering competitive pricing stand to benefit. Successful suppliers will need to demonstrate capabilities in delivering technical solutions and show experience in similar projects. The tender presents a chance for suppliers to showcase their implementation plans, technical prowess, and service quality to secure the project. Businesses capable of meeting the system's unique requirements for simulating in-orbit dynamics are well-suited to compete.

## Notice

An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will installed in the Catapult's existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation & commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will be installed in the Catapult's existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation &commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.

Renewal: As outlined in the procurement documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Apr 2024 - 7 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Stone and Waddesdon |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020123-2024
- 12 Feb 2024 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004651-2024
- 14 Jul 2023 at 11:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020267-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/
- 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_Switch.aspx?ID=229852
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

## Provenance

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