ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3 - Lot 1 - CubeSat Parts

A Tender Notice
by NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Supply)
Duration
1 year
Value
£108K
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
03 Nov 2023
Delivery
To 14 Jun 2025 (est.)
Deadline
05 Dec 2023 13:00

Concepts

Location

NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

Geochart for 2 buyers and 0 suppliers

2 buyers

Description

The University is completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. This mission will see the launch of two 6U CubeSats into a sun-synchronous Low Earth Orbit (expected 450 km altitude) in 2026/7. The third 6U CubeSat is our reference model. The payload being developed for assembly integration and testing within the 6U CubeSat bus is a 2U laser communications terminal. The mission goal will be to demonstrate inter-satellite laser optical communications across a range of link lengths up to 1000 km and at least 1 Gbps data transfer rates between the 6U CubeSats. There will be a requirement for a number of ground-passes for frequent data downlink of the experimental results log files and the mission is anticipated to last for 1 year, including a deorbit final stage.

Lot Division

2 Satellite components
  • Value: £260K

We are completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency. … As well as modelling analysis services.
2 CubeSat Parts
  • Value: £108K

We are completing the build of three 6U CubeSats as part of a technology demonstration mission funded by the UK Space Agency.

CPV Codes

  • 34712200 - Satellites
  • 35631200 - Observation satellites
  • 35631300 - Navigation satellites
  • 60510000 - Satellite launch services
  • 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
  • 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
  • 32533000 - Satellite earth stations
  • 32534000 - Satellite platforms
  • 35631100 - Communication satellites
  • 32324310 - Satellite antennas

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • Bids should cover one or more lots.
  • Bids should cover the whole contract.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Performance considerations apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Satellites./EBJQ4FXPX4" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-Satellites./EBJQ4FXPX4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EBJQ4FXPX4" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EBJQ4FXPX4 GO Reference: GO-2023113-PRO-24340232

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