Notice Information
Notice Title
SBRI: Unlocking Space for Business Feasibility Study - Phase 1
Notice Description
This is a Small Business Research initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Space Agency A total of up to PS2 million, inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition/phase 1. The Phase 1 feasibility study research and development (R&D) contracts will be up to PS200,000, inclusive of VAT, for each project for up to 6 months. We expect to fund up to 10 projects. with successful projects beginning in January 2024. Unlocking Space for Business (USB) is a new programme being delivered by the UK Space Agency to support businesses in the Financial Services and Transport & Logistics sectors to: * Better understand and prioritise how innovations in satellite data and services, combined with complementary data sources, can drive businesses benefits; * Connect with leading data suppliers, aggregators, technology integrators and insight providers; * Apply for Government funding to support the delivery of benefits from satellite data and services, through pilot projects, data procurement or partnerships. Satellite data and services already underpin over 17% of UK GDP, with innovation continuing to unlock new opportunities for business. Harnessing satellite data and services with complementary data sources can unlock new opportunities for businesses, from revenue growth and operational efficiencies to customer experiences and environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits. Unlocking Space for Business is now launching a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition, offering eligible organisations the chance to apply for a share of up to PS2 million, inclusive of VAT,in an initial phase 1 competition to develop commercially viable innovative feasibility studies, that aim to combine terrestrial technologies with satellite data and services, to be adopted by customers in the Transport & Logistics and Financial Services sectors. Projects will involve one or more of the three types of commercial satellite data and services: * satellite imagery (earth observation) * satellite connectivity & communications * position, navigation & timing (PNT) Projects will focus on, prioritising: * new revenue growth opportunities * improved customer experiences * operational efficiencies * environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits Applications are encouraged from organisations that can combine terrestrial data and services - such as AI, Quantum, machine learning and geospatial data - with satellite data and services, can provide analysis to derive value-added insights, to develop innovative solutions to customers in the UK Transport & Logistics and the Financial Services sectors. Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-business Additional information: An supplier engagement event will be hosted by UK Space Agency on 30th November, with the aim of informing potential suppliers about the proposed Unlocking Space for Business Programme competition, including its scope, application process, evaluation criteria and timelines. The event will provide an opportunity for potential applicants to ask questions about the competition. UKSA encourages attendance from potential applicants that can combine terrestrial data and services with satellite data and services, within the Transport & Logistics and/or Financial Services sectors. To attend the event and to hear more about upcoming activities, please register via the following link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/97e02d22-eb3e-479f-a958-f41352a35c47@cbac7005-02c1-43eb-b497-e6492d1b2dd8 If you can not attend a recording will be made available after the event to everyone that registered on the above link. The Unlocking Space for Business Programme held and Early Engagement Webinar for this opportunity which is available at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sLu07OclIM
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-38ab9f20-eb1f-4528-a057-64f89c42d469
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Other - SBRI
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
66 - Financial and insurance services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
66000000 - Financial and insurance services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- £2,325,873 £1M-£10M
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Mar 20242 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Dec 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 2 Feb 20242 years ago
- Contract Period
- 31 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 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 Space Agency
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SWINDON
- Postcode
- SN2 1SZ
- Postcode Area
- Swindon
- Country
- England
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- 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
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- Local Authority
- Swindon
- Electoral Ward
- Rodbourne Cheney
- Westminster Constituency
- Swindon North
Supplier Information
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418
1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d033fdb-1bde-4f41-9c1d-c56d4859a5eb
21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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