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Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Feb 2022 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope," aimed at exploring the sub-orbital market potential in the UK within the space industry. This process, classified under CPV code 34712000, was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018). The contract was awarded on 14 February 2022, with a total value of £59,075, and the contract period extends until 14 April 2022. The delivery address for this contract is located in Swindon, England, with the tender period concluding on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in aerospace, spacecraft design, and relevant technological advancements. Companies that possess expertise in analysing market trends or develop innovative solutions in the space sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in future related tenders. The insights generated from this study aim to bolster the UK's competitive stance in the emerging sub-orbital market, paving the way for businesses to align their offerings with anticipated demands and challenges in commercial spaceflight.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Option 1 This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018) Brief Description of Requirement This study aims to analyse the market potential for sub-orbital launch from the UK. The government's Spaceflight Programme aims to create conditions enabling the UK to be the first country in Europe to achieve commercial spaceflight - generating growth for the UK's economy and establishing the foundations for ongoing market growth and commercial sustainability by 2030. The sub-orbital market is one that has not been explored in detail by previous UKSA studies. The aim of this work is to fill the evidence gap, to explore the suborbital market in the UK. To understand what currently exists, what exists elsewhere and what could exist in the UK. By understanding where the demand falls, as well as the UK's strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats, the Government can maximise the benefits for the emerging UK suborbital market and improve the UK's global competitiveness through informed decision making. To deliver on these high-level objectives an in-depth report is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c76c365-8555-4d03-b3f5-a48680972a91
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,075 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2022 - 14 Apr 2022 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
Joe Wightman
Contact Email
joseph.wightman@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793425052

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

OPTIMAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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