Award

MicroCarb Platform and Satellite AIT

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jan 2018 at 14:26

Award Notice
Tender

18 Apr 2017 at 08:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "MicroCarb Platform and Satellite AIT" is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is responsible for acquiring services within the space sector. This open procedure is currently in the Award stage, following an initial Tender phase. The contract, with a total anticipated value of £5.5 million, is set in the South West of the United Kingdom and includes a minimum value threshold of £5 million. Key dates include a tender end date of 24th May 2017 and a contract period from 10th July 2017 to 9th November 2017. The procurement will involve assembly, integration, and testing services for the MICROCARB satellite, requiring substantial expertise in satellite platform technologies.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in aerospace engineering, satellite technology, and integration services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, provided they meet the criteria of having a valid DUNS number for registration on the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. Companies capable of providing expertise in assembly and testing of satellite systems, as well as those engaged in construction-related services, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, thus fostering potential growth in the aerospace supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MicroCarb Platform and Satellite AIT

Notice Description

The UK Space Agency has a requirement for a supplier to perform the Assembly, Integration and testing (AIT) for the MICROCARB platform and satellite. The activities required include: * the preparation of integration activities (analysis of integration and testing sequence, identification of means necessary for implementation, procurement of electrical ground support equipment, drafting of documentation, installation of the management system and the information dissemination resources) * the performance of the assembly integration and testing activities at platform and satellite levels * the performance of activities in the frame of the satellite launch campaign These activities will take place in the premises of the service provider, in the premises of the environment test contract-holder and on the launch site. Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 410 2222 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx Responses must be received by the date in IV.3.4. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19582f0f-051b-4168-a0f1-13fb67147008
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4cb303c-a54b-4ce5-8ad1-c89601768f80
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32534000 - Satellite platforms

45223800 - Assembly and erection of prefabricated structures

71500000 - Construction-related services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

72254100 - Systems testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,083,333 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2017 - 11 Oct 2020 3-4 years
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES ALENIA SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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