Planning

Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

10 Oct 2024 at 08:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with NI Space and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has initiated the planning stage for a procurement titled "Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms". This project focuses on developing remote sensing solutions to predict, detect, and monitor blue-green algae in Lough Neagh and other water bodies in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support) and research and development services. The engagement end date for this procurement is 8th November 2024. A briefing event is scheduled on 21st October 2024 from 9.30am to 11.00am.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in combining terrestrial data services (such as AI, quantum, machine learning, drones, geospatial data) with satellite data to provide innovative insights and solutions. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the tender progresses from Phase 1, which aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility, to potential further phases, selected businesses will have the chance to establish themselves as key technology contributors in space-based environmental monitoring, enhancing innovation and expertise in the sector.

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Notice Title

Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms

Notice Description

UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with NI Space and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), is seeking potential remote sensing solutions to predict, detect and monitor the extent and movement of the Blue Green Algae in Lough Neagh. Proposed solutions are expected to provide a remote sensing solution to the prediction, early detection, monitoring, and movement of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh and other water bodies in Northern Ireland. We are particularly interested in proposals from organisations that can combine terrestrial data and services (e.g. AI, quantum, machine learning, drones, geospatial data) with satellite data and services, and can provide analysis to derive value-added insights, to develop innovative solutions for customers. Phase 1 is intended to demonstrate the technical feasibility of a proposed concept and its viability as a solution for UKSA, DAERA, and NI Space. UKSA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend from Phase 1 with successful bidders as part of this pre-commercial procurement. Large algal blooms are generally seasonal (Spring/Summer) and therefore the window of opportunity to test solutions may be reduced. However, it is likely that there will be blue green algae blooms present in different locations throughout most of the year. Phase 1 will run until March 2025 with a potential call for a Phase 2 in the 2025-2026 financial year. A briefing event will be held on Monday 21st October 2024 9.30am - 11.00am. Link is either on the Simply do website or below

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d8ab1f-69ab-4b18-802f-0165b716b180
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
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

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