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GB-Swindon: UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Jun 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks" to support RAL Space's SWIMMR project. This contract, valued at £49,950, falls within the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry sector and is situated in Swindon, South East England. The procurement process was initiated under the tender type, concluding with the award on 25 May 2021, while the contract duration is from 26 May to 23 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services related to space exploration and satellite technology. Companies with expertise in spacecraft development or satellite operations would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The contract's focus on collaboration and specialised support reflects a growing demand for innovative solutions in the aerospace sector, which could facilitate substantial growth for proactive SMEs in this field.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to source a supplier with the skills to be able to provide support to RAL Space's SWIMMR project, on S1ST and S1SA Tasks. This contract was awarded in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4df88bee-515e-4e61-acf4-6e0f906b0edc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1407854b-3974-466a-8f86-e91ef4f4929c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2021 - 23 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01235445000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVERSE QUANTA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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