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UKSA ASTOS Software Bundle

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Aug 2019 at 15:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the UKSA ASTOS Software Bundle has been completed, with the award notice published on 27th August 2019. The contract, valued at £25,162, falls under the industry category of IT software packages. The associated buying organisation is UK Shared Business Services Limited, with the contract commencing on 1st July 2019 and concluding on 30th June 2020. This procurement was executed through a single tender action, indicating a direct procurement method which was below the threshold for public competitive bidding.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for SMEs, particularly those specialising in software development and space applications. Given the specialised nature of the ASTOS software, businesses with expertise in trajectory optimisation, risk analysis, and simulation tools for space projects would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future procurements. The capabilities required for this software bundle highlight a demand for innovative solutions that support regulatory activities in the rapidly evolving space industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSA ASTOS Software Bundle

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The ASTOS software is a specialised multi-purpose tool for space applications. Originally designed for trajectory optimization, it now provides modules for a variety of analysis, simulation and design capabilities for the whole project life-cycle. The software has been developed with support of European Space Agency and has become the industry standard software across Agencies and industry. UKSA require the ASTOS software with a number of their standard modules to build a package capable of supporting risk analysis for future launch and novel in-orbit activities. This capability is vital for UKSA to act as a trusted regulator of these activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-397a3ae2-6a26-43bc-a022-e178275e1733
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98c188b7-3b2f-4bd1-97cd-0987d4c77ff6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,162 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,162 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 1-2 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTOS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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