Official UK procurement notice
T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3
Authority: University of Northumbria at Newcastle (Education)·Consortium: 3 public authorities
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe 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.
CPV: Communication satellites · Navigation satellites · Observation satellites · Satellite antennas · Satellite communications equipment · Satellite earth stations · Satellite launch services · Satellite platforms · Satellite-related communications equipment · Satellites · Solar powered
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · 3 with a published value (£859,800 together) · win at most 2 of them · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1The University is looking to procure satellite parts, orbital modelling and thermal…PlannedPublished value£491,800
The University is looking to procure satellite parts, orbital modelling and thermal and mechanical modelling to create CubeSats. The University is planning on purchasing the remaining parts for the second CubeSat and, additionally for a complete third CubeSat, the University will build, assemble and integrate our laser payload into all three CubeSats ready for launch. Two of the CubeSats will get launched and the third CubeSat will be a testable on the ground.
Lot #2Satellite componentsPublished value£260,000
We are 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. As well as modelling analysis services. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/W8N27AVPAC ↗
Lot #3CubeSat PartsCancelledPublished value£108,000
We are 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 #4UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: SatellitesCancelledLot estimate not published
We are 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. CubeSat parts.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Suitability
There are requirements for the parts to be space-qualified.
- Price carries 20 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 2 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 18 May 2023, 12:05 BST
- Last source update
- 14 Jun 2024, 16:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 5 Dec 2023 – …
- Authority reference
T23/0048- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-018510- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cd72Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
- Performance terms
Intended for the space environment, temperature resilience, vacuum resistance, radiation durability, and ability to function in zero gravity.
Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=861038274 GO Reference: GO-2024614-PRO-26618405
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 5 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 5 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT
Timeline
22 Jun 2023 → 14 Jun 2024 · 4 dates- Next notice expected22 Jun 2023, 00:00 BST
- Submission deadline5 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT
- Bids opened5 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT
- Notice published14 Jun 2024, 16:05 BST
Notice history
8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Nov 2023- Published value updated to £108,0003 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMTwas £491,800
- Status changed to active3 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMT
- Procurement method changed3 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMT
- Deadline published: 5 Dec 2023, 13:00 GMT3 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated3 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMT
- Published value updated to £260,0003 Nov 2023, 14:05 GMTwas £108,000
- Status changed to complete14 Jun 2024, 16:05 BST
- Buyer details updated14 Jun 2024, 16:05 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2023-05: 1 release · 18 May 2023
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not linked to a lot1 award | |||
| EnduroSat Trading LTD | £466,433 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3 · EnduroSat Trading LTD
- Signed
- 26 May 2024
- Value
- £466,433
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- University of Northumbria at NewcastleContracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Northumbria University at NewcastleReview body
- TBCReview body
Process and specification contact points (1)
- Northumbria University of NewcastleProcess contact point
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- EnduroSat Trading LTDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (4)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria