Supply of Access Platform for Large Space Test Chamber at UKRI's National Satellite Test Facility
UK Research and Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Access Platform for Large Space Test Chamber at UKRI's National Satellite Test Facility
Awarded 20 Nov 2021
Awarded20 Nov 2021
Value£241,044.99
SupplierAeon Engineering Ltd
RegionSouth East
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 2mo ago10mo term
Awarded 20 Nov 2021Expired 8 Sept 2022
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UK Research and Innovation awarded a contract to Aeon Engineering Ltd for the supply of an Access Platform to aid the installation of satellites, satellite dispensers, or subsystems into the Large Space Test (thermal vacuum) Chamber (LSTC) at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) located at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.
The NSTF is a new facility for environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies, funded by the UK Government and operated by RAL Space.
The contract value is £241,044.99.
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