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Deep Space Monitoring

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS), located in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for a project titled "Deep Space Monitoring" under the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 framework. This award notice marks the completion of a selective procurement method intended to support various civil and defence activities across the UK's space sector. The contract, valued at £2,250,000, was awarded to Goonhilly Earth Station Limited and will run from 3rd June 2024 to 30th June 2025. This project falls under the category of Research and Development Services and aims to develop commercial services needed for deep space activities, including the growing lunar economy.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the research and development sector, particularly those specialising in space-enabled and geospatial services. It represents a substantial investment in the UK's space economy, creating growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in innovative technology solutions, international collaboration, and resilient space capabilities stand to benefit greatly from this contract. As the UKSA aims to position the UK as a global leader in the space economy, businesses involved in pioneering scientific discovery and technology innovation will find this tender an excellent prospect to enhance their service offerings and expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deep Space Monitoring

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 - Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS Framework. Brief Description of Requirement. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The UKSA is responsible for the civil space sector and plays a major role in the delivery of the governments National Space Strategy (NSS) which aims to make the UK one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world. The UK's goals are to: * Grow and level up our space economy. * Promote the values of Global Britain * Lead pioneering scientific discovery and inspire the nation. * Protect and defend our national interests in and through space. * Use space to deliver for UK citizens and the world. These goals will be achieved by: * Unlocking growth in the space sector. * Collaborating internationally. * Growing the UK as a science and technology superpower. * Developing resilient space capabilities and services. The UK Space Agency is committed to growing the ground segment as a resilient capability in the UK. This is to support multiple civil and defence activities across the UK. The UK Space Agency would also like to develop the commercial services needed to deliver future deep space activity, including supporting the growing lunar economy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5f1352ed-f311-43db-b2da-df019b1467b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47dfd68d-5fb2-4930-b2fb-d36cb9de679c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 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

GOONHILLY EARTH STATION

Further Information

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