Award

SBRI -UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Sep 2024 at 08:50

TenderAmendment

13 Jun 2024 at 10:10

TenderAmendment

24 May 2024 at 15:05

Tender

10 May 2024 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, based in Swindon, England, has completed the award stage for the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition titled "UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2." This competition focuses on research and technology advancements in the aircraft and spacecraft industry, more specifically related to Active Debris Removal. The procurement method employed is an open SBRI initiative, and the process has reached the award stage as of 20th September 2024. The key timeline dates include the tender period ending on 14th June 2024, and the contract period starting from 5th July 2024 until 31st March 2025. Two contracts have been awarded to Astroscale Ltd and ClearSpace Today Ltd, each valued at approximately £2.35 million inclusive of VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace technology, especially those with expertise in spacecraft and debris removal solutions. With a total budget of up to £4.7 million, this SBRI competition is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as third-sector organisations interested in research and development services. The focus on enhancing technology readiness levels offers a platform for companies to develop cutting-edge solutions under the guidance of the UK Space Agency, fostering business growth through collaboration and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of space technology.

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Notice Title

SBRI -UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2

Notice Description

This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Space Agency. The Aim of this competition is to undertake research and technology development to derisk national ADR mission concepts. This competition invites applicants to submit mission designs which are compliant to UKSA Active Debris Removal mission requirements, identify the top risk areas in those designs, and deliver a package of risk reduction activity which will enhance and increase technology readiness levels of the submitted mission preliminary designs. A total of up to PS4.7m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a maximum of two projects. Each project should be delivered by 31st March 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS2.35m, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance . Additional information: Please refer to the attachment SBRI - ADR Competition Brief for the full scope of this procurement and guidance on how to respond to this competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311d2a8-5452-41e4-8e4d-eae2800a0333
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - SBRI - Small Business Research Initiative (Open)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,699,758 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
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
2
Supplier Names

ASTROSCALE

CLEARSPACE TODAY

Further Information

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