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title: "Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779687"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-11-15"
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# Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779687

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, based in Riccarton, Edinburgh, conducted an open procurement process to purchase a Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform. The procurement, referenced under ID HWU-UK-2425-044-00, falls under the industry category "Education" and CPV classification 31000000, suited to the supply of goods. The procurement stage is now complete with the awarding of the contract to SYMETRIE, a supplier based in Bouillargues, France. The contract was signed on 15 November 2024. The motion platform, meant for testing RF devices such as Flat Panel antennas, is to be installed and operated outdoors at the University's Edinburgh campus, ensuring compatibility with the environment. Key dates included a tender submission deadline of 8 November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in motion platforms, RF device testing equipment, and related fields to support educational institutions with advanced technology solutions. The project would particularly benefit SMEs capable of producing high-precision equipment that simulates the motion of mobile platforms. Such businesses would find it advantageous to align with the procurement requirements of academic and research-focused organisations like Heriot-Watt University. The contract, by focusing on advanced testing solutions, opens avenues for companies to showcase innovation and reliability in a critical research and development setting.

## Notice

The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518460 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SYMETRIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518460
- 4 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515492

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515492
  Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform - The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518460
  Ground Satellite Terminal Motion Platform - The University wishes to purchase a Motion Platform to be used in a Ground Satellite Terminal in order to test RF devices, such as Flat Panel antennas, for their capability to track satellites and maintain a stable connection. The motion platform, designed to simulate the motion of a mobile platform (e.g. vehicle, vessel, drone, etc.), will be set up and used outdoors in the Edinburgh campus of the University, so the equipment should be compatible with this environment.

## Notice URLs

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- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779687
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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