Gravity Offload System

Published

14 June 2024

Estimated value

£303,000

Place of performance

UKJ1

Procedure

Direct award

Lots

1

Notice number

018422-2024

Reference

ocds-h6vhtk-046ff7

Official source

Official source

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 and will cover an area of 6m x 6m x 6m (l x w x h) and capable of carrying a 150kg payload. The system will be required to suspend objects in a free-floating manner but be able to move the object 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.

Awards

Official publications

• FTS · 018422-2024 · 14 June 2024

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The estimated value published by the buyer is £303,000.

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The contracting authority is Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd (United Kingdom).

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