Published date: 5 March 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 March 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Satellite antennas - 32324310

  • Satellite-related communications equipment - 32530000

  • Anechoic chamber - 42992200

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£125,000 to £170,000

Procurement reference

MT222050

Published date

5 March 2021

Closing date

25 March 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 March 2021

Contract end date

31 May 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Catapult wishes to procure one (1) Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) to satisfy specifications & requirements in Technical Requirements (Statement of Work)
The CATR will be used to support the test and characterisation (performance measurements) of satellite mobile phased-array antennas and terminals, in dynamic scenarios, where both the satellite and user are in motion, in the Ku and Ka frequency bands (10.7 - 31 GHz).
The Compact Antenna Test Range (CATR) shall be formed by:
Anechoic chamber able to emulate far-field for the Device Under Test.
Measurement feed-horn antenna.
Agile Az/EL positioner (precision motor and motor controller).
Automated Measurement Software.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement

Address

Electron Building, Fermi Avenue
Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
England

Telephone

+44 1235567977

Email

Procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk