Award

Nanosat Design & Build Competition Delivery Partner

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2021 at 09:56

Award Notice
Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 12:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Ltd is seeking a delivery partner for the 'Nanosat Design & Build Competition', aimed at tertiary-level students (16+) within the educational and space industry sectors. This tender is in the Award stage, with a contract value of £97,466, following its publication on 8th July 2021. Bids were due by 26th July 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 4th August 2021, continuing until 31st July 2023. Interested parties must submit their proposals through the Delta eSourcing Portal, and all bids will be evaluated against specific criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the educational and aerospace industries. Companies that excel in project management, educational outreach, and technical delivery for innovative satellite design could find this an ideal venture. Engaging in this competition will not only enhance their visibility but also provide valuable networking opportunities with prominent space sector bodies and industry specialists, paving the way for future contracts and collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nanosat Design & Build Competition Delivery Partner

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 26th July 2021 at 14:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKSA are inviting providers to submit their proposals to be a delivery partner for UKSA first education outreach competition aimed at the tertiary level age range (16+). The competition will task entrants to design and build a Nanosat (a small satellite between 1-10kg) that can be used to inform/provide innovative solutions to support the UK's climate change or decarbonisation efforts. Entrants will compete for a substantial Challenge Fund whereby the prize funding will be used by winning entrants to further develop or manufacture their satellite design with a view to making it launch-ready. Entries must be suitable for launch from a UK spaceport and meet the necessary weight, size and licensing requirements. This competition will also need to facilitate a series of partnerships with space sector bodies and industry specialists so that all entrants to the competition will have the opportunity to receive mentoring and expert advice to help develop their proposals. This expert guidance will provide young people with valuable connections and insight into the sector as well as signposting valuable resources. UKSA are looking to appoint a delivery partner to run, facilitate and deliver this initial competition on behalf of the UK Space Agency and the Department for Transport. 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 as 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://www.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://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: A5S9SV44AG Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. 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, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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-b5fd17-78297507-7548-4822-85a3-c71fa8fe84d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01e71230-84e8-4cd8-b27d-c7ca47a5de56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 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

BRYCE SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

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