Award

DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2020 at 10:58

Award Notice
Tender

31 Oct 2019 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), via UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded the contract titled "DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool" in the aerospace industry category. This procurement process was conducted through an open tender method, with an award notice published on 10th January 2020. The initial tender submission deadline was set for 14th November 2019, and the contract will run from 27th November 2019 to 30th March 2020. The total contract value amounts to £40,950.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical, scientific, or mathematical software development, particularly those skilled in programming languages like C++, Fortran, or Python. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they can provide innovative solutions for the development of orbit lifetime modelling tools, which are essential for UK space licensing efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool

Notice Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 14th November 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Introduction At the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. The UKSA leads the UK's civil space programme in order to win sustainable economic growth, secure new scientific knowledge and provide benefit to all citizens. Brief Description of Requirement: The aim of this contract is for the winning supplier to produce an orbit lifetime modelling tool that can be used to support UK licensing. To achieve the aims above, the bidder must satisfy the following objectives: * Develop an orbit lifetime modelling code in a suitable high level, non-proprietary language, ideally C++, but Fortran 90/95/2003 or Python would also be acceptable with appropriate user interface. * Provide the source code of the model * Provide evidence of Verification & Validation (V&V) and associated test problems * Provide software developer documentation * Provide software user documentation * Provide training on the use of software and technical support following one day training course on site at UK Space Agency for estimated 4 attendees For further details please refer to the bid pack which is accessible via the Delta eSourcing portal. Additional information: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cf32f39-6c1f-442b-88d6-48f8852bc270
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab47b83-818e-4cec-b4e5-329a1b280a6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMV INNOVATING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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