# UK SBS MetOp-SG Front End Receiver Thermopads with custom screening

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED](/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Microtek Components Ltd
- Award value: £36,082
- Tender value: £36,082
- Award date: 20 April 2017
- Published: 20 April 2017
- Contract start: 21 April 2017
- Contract end: 11 August 2017
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 26008aae-f412-4bc8-9923-f68105543a64-142935
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ba4e727-90f0-456e-bd79-f52235f3fa5b

## Description

RAL Space will provide receiver front-ends operating between 165-325 GHz to three instruments on the MetOp-SG satellite mission\. The mission will provide weather forecasting services throughout Europe for a 25 year period commencing in 2020\. MetOp-SG is a Class 1 mission requiring EEE components to be procured to the highest quality levels and to specific screening requirements\. The components also need to be appoved by ESA through the Part Approval Process\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26008aae-f412-4bc8-9923-f68105543a64-142935)