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# Sun Tracker System

[Satellite Applications Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/satellite-applications-catapult)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

1 Dec 2022

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

[More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender

The Satellite Applications Catapult and its partners are investigating concentrator photovoltaics and multi-junction solar cells for space-based solar power and terrestrial use cases.

The required Sun Tracker System includes:

- 2-axis automated tracking system, with pointing accuracy better than 0.1°, preferably better than 0.05°
- Test item payload capacity of at least 10 kg
- Data and control interface through RS-232, RS-485, USB or Ethernet.

## CPV classification

Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2477b755-9d80-403d-a6ec-1c4ddffa2dcc)

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