Manufacture of Resonant Mass Dummy for National Satellite Test Facility
UK Research and Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedManufacture of Resonant Mass Dummy for National Satellite Test Facility
Awarded 26 Jan 2022
Awarded26 Jan 2022
Value£79,790.00
SupplierAEON Engineering Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 4y 7mo ago3mo term
Awarded 26 Jan 2022Expired 14 Apr 2022
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UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract to AEON Engineering Ltd for the manufacture of a resonant mass dummy, known as The Iron Chicken, a calibration and test device enabling full-scale proof trials of vibration test equipment at the National Satellite Test Facility.
The device provides resonant behaviour mimicking medium and large satellites, including a tuneable overturning moment to prove shaker system capacity.
The contract value was £79,790, with a price increase due to material cost rises comprising a manufacturing cost shortfall of £33,960 ex VAT and a 15% risk/contingency allowance of £5,094 ex VAT.
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