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title: "Microgravity Research and Design Consultant"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055390"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED"
published: "2025-06-25"
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# Microgravity Research and Design Consultant

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055390

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Microgravity Research and Design Consultant" contract was initiated by SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically "Research and development services and related consultancy services," and is part of a limited competition procurement method. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract status marked as active, effective from 13th June 2025 through 12th December 2025, with an option for a two-month extension. The estimated contract value is £30,000, excluding VAT, with the legal basis referenced under 2023/54.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in microgravity research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of operating under a limited competition framework. The contractor, Resonance Alliance Inc, has been identified as the awardee, indicating opportunities for other firms with similar competencies to target future such contracts. This procurement is particularly suited for medium to large enterprises with expertise in advanced research and development services and those with a proven track record in delivering consultancy within niche scientific fields. The project's focus and the buyer's public undertaking nature may also benefit businesses seeking long-term partnerships and collaboration opportunities within the UK space and technology sectors.

## Notice

Requirement for Microgravity Research and Design Consultant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jun 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESONANCE ALLIANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 14:07 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035137-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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