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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.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EnduroSat Trading LTD | - | ~£491,800 estimated from lot values | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | £491,800 £466,433 initial term | 1 single bid — no competition | EnduroSat Trading LTD | active |
| Lot One CubeSat Parts 360 days | £108,000 | - | - | cancelled |
| Lot 2 Satellite components 360 days | £260,000 | - | - | active |
| Lot two UK-Newcastle upon Tyne: Satellites | - | - | - | cancelled |