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
Telephone
+44 1235567977
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
Comms-on-the-move Electronically Steerable Antenna Test facility (CESAT)
Reference number
RFP-FY-23-20
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Catapult wishes to create a unique antenna test facility to undertake performance and verification tests on Satellite comms terminals on the move. The Catapult wishes to procure a Large Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to satisfy a baseline capability on a novel and unique undertaking to test and verify Comms on The Move (CotM) terminals that connect to Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations.
For all information, please see attachment “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document”.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Physical Chamber structure and absorber
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42992200 - Anechoic chamber
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document”.
The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure.
two.2.14) Additional information
We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response”, making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Positions and robotic arm and relevant software
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 42992200 - Anechoic chamber
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document”.
The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure.
two.2.14) Additional information
We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response”, making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Test equipment
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 42992200 - Anechoic chamber
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document”.
The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure.
two.2.14) Additional information
We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response”, making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RF Components
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CATR will form the basis and be used to support the test and performance measurements of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion and operating in the L S, C, X band Ku and Ka frequency bands (1 Ghz - 32 GHz). Required components are outlined in the document “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Supporting Document”.
The proposed system while is made up of a baseline CATR, the final system will make use of robotic arms to provide the movement of a novel phased array to replicate a LEO satellite in orbital motion, a fixed positioner that has capability to replicate movement relative to a vehicle, ship or aircraft. Where the device under test is being exercised in an emulated RF environment and the performance of such a DUT can be characterised. This will include thermal transitions to emulate the true operating environment the terminal would endure.
two.2.14) Additional information
We are requesting that any potential suppliers email us at procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line “RFP-FY-23-20 PIN Response”, making us aware of their ability to deliver some or all of the componentry required and outlined in this PIN. Please outline lead times, with the understanding that the Catapult requires availability for delivery to be made no later than 01/03/2023.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 November 2022
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
To participate in any eventual tender opportunity, interested parties must be registered on the MyTenders portal with up-to-date contact details to include company name and email. If you have any issues, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
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