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Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2020 at 13:06

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

27 May 2020 at 11:32

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

22 May 2020 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Tender

12 May 2020 at 13:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process for the "Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research." This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is being executed in Swindon, England. As of the latest update, the tender is in the award stage, with bids evaluated according to the criteria outlined in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document. The deadline for bid submissions was 10th June 2020, after which contracts are intended to be awarded, with the contract period scheduled to start from 3rd July 2020 and concluding on 16th December 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and research sectors, particularly those specialising in drone technology, urban and rural air mobility, and all-electric aircraft systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the evaluation criteria are designed to be accessible. The project aims to foster innovation in aviation systems and services, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the rapidly evolving air transportation market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 10th June 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Future Flight Challenge, one of 23 Industrial Strategy Challenges, seeks to develop a novel aviation system capable of safely operating novel models of air transportation incorporating drones, urban/ rural air mobility and sub-regional all electric aircraft. Aircraft will have degrees of autonomy and will support the development and execution of delivery services, inspection services, passenger mobility services. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 2G56F779VK Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb0a549-b875-4993-bc81-e339327ecc62
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,548 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 1-6 months
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

HELIOS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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