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UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2019 at 09:56

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2018 at 17:35

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2018 at 17:33

Tender

14 Dec 2018 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded a contract for the "UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study." This procurement process, which has recently reached the 'Award' stage, is focused on the services industry, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract was initiated under an open tender procedure, with bids having been accepted until 4th January 2019. The contract period is set to commence from 17th January 2019 and will run until 15th March 2019, with a total contract value of £99,950 awarded to SCISYS UK Limited. The project aims to identify system elements required for the UK National Operations Centre (NOC) and deliver a supporting architecture description report to fulfil the UK's future obligations in space surveillance.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy, particularly those proficient in interface design and security requirements for complex systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in research and development, technical analysis, and consultancy services are particularly well-placed to benefit from this contract. As the procurement approach was open, it is beneficial for relevant firms to stay engaged and prepared for similar tenders in the future, as the UK government's ongoing commitment to enhancing national capabilities will likely generate additional opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study

Notice Description

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED - PLEASE REFER TO THE AWARD DETAILS SECTION ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/01/2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI STFC RAL Space are seeking a suitable supplier to undertake a piece of work as follows: To identify the system elements that will comprise the UK NOC; the entities that will supply it with data, and the entities that will receive output products from it. Key issues in the study will include the nature of the interfaces between these architecture elements, and the availability and security requirements that the system will need to meet. The NOC user requirements document (URD) and the NOC system requirements document (SRD) will constitute key inputs to this study. The expected outcome is a report providing a description of the system architecture that will be required to meet the UK's national and international SST commitments in the short (2020), medium (2025), and long (2030) term. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d1295f1-b158-4da4-8625-71770802b42e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af5ec22-a141-431c-8ad6-c422823c47d6
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 1-6 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 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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCISYS

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