Wind Flow Generation Equipment Requirement
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITEDcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-067d87Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
Estimated value
£400k
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
08 Apr 2026
Deadline 14 May 2026
Description
Our requirement is for one modular, controllable aerodynamic wind flow generation system capable of producing highly repeatable, configurable wind conditions for the testing, calibration and evaluation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and other autonomous platforms. Responses should include all costs for delivery into our building.
Scope
- Reference
- SAC-26-027
- Total value
- £400,000 excluding VAT£480,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jul 2026 to 21 Oct 2026Possible extension to 10 Feb 2027
Only in exceptional circumstances a further extension period of 16 weeks in case of unexpected delays must be agreed by both parties. A contract change note would be required and signed by all parties.
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 733000007310000060445000
- Contract locations
- South East England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 Implementation Plan & Methodology | — | quality | 20.00% |
| Q2 Your Solution Capability & Overview of Experience | — | quality | 30.00% |
| Q3 Innovation | — | quality | 10.00% |
| C1 Cost | — | cost | 40.00% |
Submission & procedure
- Enquiry deadline
- 22 Apr 2026, 9:00 am
- Submission deadline
- 14 May 2026, 9:00 am
- Submission address
- https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/eRFX-Suppliers/Open.aspx?requirementId=af54f2b1-c1e5-4d2d-a820-b36f227878d7 ↗
- Electronic submission
- Yes
- Procedure
- Open procedure