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UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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04 Feb 2022 at 10:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking services for a project titled "UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling." This project falls within the research and development services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement has reached the Award stage, having been completed on 13 January 2022, with a contract value of £24,996 and a contract period extending from 15 December 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method was a limited tender under a competitive quotation, adhering to a predefined budget threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in cost modelling for launch vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research and development services, as well as those capable of offering innovative solutions for lifecycle cost assessments, would be particularly well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. This could foster business growth in a rapidly evolving industry focused on space transportation and aeronautics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Focusing on CEM's that are to be used on early-stage LV design activities (e.g. Phase 0-A) and for LV architectures that are capable of delivering up to 8000 kg to LEO, the supplier shall perform the following: 1. Critically review the existing CEMs currently used in industry and/or with the potential to be adapted to assess modern small/medium LV life-cycle costs as well as their cost-based price per flight. The review should highlight their applicability to the different stages of vehicle design maturity, outline analysis method gaps and limitations and further discuss their sensitivities to major cost drivers. Regarding the cost drivers, at a minimum the study should consider sensitivities to: launch vehicle architecture, development testing, manufacturing base, learning curve, launch site operations, and inflation. 2. Perform a trade of the identified LV life-cycle cost approaches and select the most promising options to take forward for application on small/medium LVs. 3. Develop either a prototype cost software program or a detailed cost modelling approach. These should detail extensions and/or modifications to existing CEMs based on the most promising options identified in Task 2. An emphasis should be placed on addressing the competencies laid out in the Cost modelling considerations section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82dbc94d-93ed-40c0-a689-7d4b78f21dc6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54dccc23-de9c-4353-a308-f3c8e33c9131
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

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
£24,996 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,996 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK LAUNCH SERVICES

Further Information

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