Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
RTO
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space Sector
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Full scale model of International Space Station Columbus module
Reference number
SAC-24-017-E
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34999400 - Scale models
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to build a full-scale model of a space station module. The model will be used as part of the Catapult’s IOSM facility to evaluate robotics, tools, and techniques. The model is to be cylindrical and be 8m long and 4m diameter. It should be mounted on a suitable transport jig to allow movement around the facility to suit the needs of projects. This jig should include a method of locking it in place for test campaigns. The model should feature a framework suitable for mounting robots up to 30kg in weight externally and internally. Internally this framework should provide a 2.5m wide x 2.5m high working space within the model and allow the fitting of standard equipment racks based on the International Standard Payload Rack format. This should include a floor structure suitable for human operators. Externally the model should feature removable panels with suitable mounting points for equipment to be fitted as required.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ13 - Buckinghamshire CC
Main site or place of performance
Westcott
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This is a prior information notice outlining this potential requirement to make the market aware of the potential upcoming need. If this progresses, procurement documentation will be published on the MyTenders portal and will be conducted by a competitive procurement process. We do not have further information to share at this point. Please ensure that you have registered your interest on the MyTenders portal to receive further updates about this opportunity.
two.2.14) Additional information
Additional background information is provided in the downloadable document “Background SAC IOSM Facility” – if you are having issues locating this document, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk to request a copy.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
15 September 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
We are issuing a series of PINs related to this requirement. It is worth noting that not all of these will progress to contract but work is still underway to determine our preferred options.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229856.
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