Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd, Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
Didcot
OX11 0QR
UK
E-mail: procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
NUTS: UKJ13
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://sa.catapult.org.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: RTO
I.5) Main activity
Other: Space Sector
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
IOSM Gravity Off-Load System
Reference number: SAC-24-036
II.1.2) Main CPV code
42997300
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will installed in the Catapult’s existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation & commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ13
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An overhead gantry system that will enable simulation of orbital environments by off-loading the effect of gravity on a suspended object. The system provided will installed in the Catapult’s existing facility. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object in any direction when a force is applied to it, thus simulating the in-orbit dynamics experienced during contact between space craft. Installation & commissioning of the system is to be included by the supplier.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
18/04/2024
End:
07/11/2024
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
As outlined in the procurement documentation
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As outlined in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As outlined in the procurement documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-020267
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
14/03/2024
Local time: 07:30
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
14/03/2024
Local time: 08:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
London
UK
E-mail: publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
12/02/2024