Planning

SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

17 Oct 2017 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is planning to invite tenders for the "SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES" contract, which is classified under the CPV category of Telemetry and control equipment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with notable deadlines including a future notice date set for 27th October 2017 and the contract period running from 18th December 2017 to 11th May 2018. The contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £120,000, and it is aimed at organisations capable of delivering expertise in safety tracking data collection and analysis related to space launch practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in sectors such as aerospace, engineering, and technology, specifically those specialising in telemetry, radar, and space systems. Companies with a focus on innovations in launch safety and tracking systems will find this particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the nature of the requirement, which seeks to enhance safety management practices in the space launch industry.

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Notice Title

SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES

Notice Description

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) would like to give prior notification of their intention to invite tenders for the following requirement. The purpose of this future procurement is to choose a suitable bidder to supply the expertise required for study(s) into Space Launch - Range, Safety Tracking and Surveillance Facilities. REQUIREMENT The successful bidder will be required to deliver the following: 1. Investigate current launch practice in the collection of trajectory (safety tracking) data, their use in safety management. 2. Relate safety tracking data quality to a level of safety, providing a commentary on its contribution within the overall launch safety process including flight termination criteria. 3. Survey existing, near-to-market or capable-of-adaption systems that could provide a suitable level of trajectory information with guidance on the level of safety integrity that differing technologies or technical approaches may offer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a69ee-f94b-449d-9996-3e04a7fd3ad3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

35722000 - Radar

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Oct 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Dec 2017 - 11 May 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Graham Greene
Contact Email
graham.greene@caa.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST SUSSEX
Postcode
RH6 0YR
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Crawley
Electoral Ward
Langley Green & Tushmore
Westminster Constituency
Crawley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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