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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a tender issued by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), specifically the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines." This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically technical support services, and is located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was awarded on 16 March 2022, with a contract period commencing on 18 March 2022 and concluding on 31 October 2022. The estimated contract value is between £100,000 and £110,000, with a maximum budget of £110,000 excluding VAT, and the procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical support services related to space and aviation. Companies capable of providing advanced technical contributions, especially in areas such as space systems design, radiation sensor development, and operational support for space missions, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With the emphasis on collaboration and innovation in space weather monitoring, businesses with a strong background in engineering and scientific research, particularly those familiar with aviation operations and space-based missions, should consider engaging with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to provide SWIMMR with a supplier who can give technical contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation lines. SWIMMR (Space Weather Instrumentation, Measurement, Modelling and Risk) is a PS20 million, four-year programme that will improve the UK's capabilities for space weather monitoring and prediction. There will be an emphasis on space radiation, which can affect aircraft systems, changes in the upper atmosphere, affecting communications, and surges in the current in power grids and other ground-level systems. These are significant risks to the infrastructures we rely on in daily life and are recorded in the UK's National Risk Register. SWIMMR will develop and deploy new instruments, models and services to support the UK space weather community and the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre. This programme will significantly add to the UK's capability to predict and mitigate the hazards of space weather, as well as providing a basis for wider international collaboration over the four year lifetime of the proposal and beyond. SWIMMR has the following high level objectives: I.Mitigate the potential radiation hazards of space weather to satellites and aviation operations; II.Mitigate potential space weather effects on communication and global positioning; III.Mitigate the potential risks of space weather to electric power distribution. This procurement is concerned with the Space Trusted and Aviation Trusted strands. The main aim of this tender is to provide world-class contributions to the Space Trusted and Aviation Trusted strands covering a wide range of areas within science, engineering and operations: space-based missions, aviation missions, space systems design, space radiation sensors design, aviation sensors design, aviation flight campaigns, ground systems, specialist procurement, trade-offs of complex systems with user-specific and complex high-order criteria, first-hand experience of flight operations, established wide contacts within aviation industry including RAF and commercial flights. WP1: Technical Co-ordination support to Space Trusted strand delivery (specific tasks and deliverables); WP2: Technical Co-ordination support to support to Aviation Trusted strand delivery (specific tasks and deliverables); WP3: Technical Co-ordination support to IMF (Interface Management Facility) based at RAL Space; WP4: Procurement for the Aviation Trusted strand; The estimated value of the opportunity is between PS100,000-PS110,000 excl. VAT with PS110,000 being the maximum budget available which cannot be exceeded. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12f0cfba-4ded-4438-b8d5-ed843117f153
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6df989a7-f7d6-4c77-9576-115c787fa7c0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,552 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£107,552 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 6-12 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVERSE QUANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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