T23/0048 - ALIGN Laser CubeSat UKSA NSIP Phase 3
- Published
- 14 June 2024
- Estimated value
- £466,433
- Place of performance
- UKC
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Notice number
- 018510-2024
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-03cd72
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 35631200Observation satellites
- 35631300Navigation satellites
- 60510000Satellite launch services
- 32530000Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32531000Satellite communications equipment
- 32533000Satellite earth stations
- 32534000Satellite platforms
- 34712200Satellites
Description
The 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.
Lots (2)
| Lot | Description | CPV code | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CubeSat Parts | 35631200 Observation satellites | — |
| 2 | UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Satellites | 32531000 Satellite communications equipment | — |
Awards
| Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| EnduroSat Trading LTD | — | — |
Official publications
- FTS · 018510-2024 · 14 June 2024
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