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DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor" was managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. The contract follows a selective procurement method derived from a dynamic purchasing system under the Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework. This procurement involved the design, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a dual-use optical SDA sensor for both the UK Space Agency and Ministry of Defence, with a delivery location specified as Cyprus. The procurement process has moved to the award stage, with substantial variations to the call-off contract under PCR 2015, resulting in the latest contract value of £806,438 excluding VAT, and an updated contract period ending on 31st March 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and satellite-related communications equipment industries, primarily those that can provide data acquisition, IT, software, and hardware integration consultancy services. With a preference for SMEs, this contract presents growth potential for small and medium enterprises capable of delivering specialised technology services, particularly those with experience in the geospatial and space technology domains. Engaging with this procurement could bolster a company’s credibility and visibility within high-stakes, emerging technology sectors.

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Notice Title

DDaT23406 Dual Use Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service Dynamic Purchasing System Reference Number RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services Framework Brief Description of Requirement The Design, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of a Dual Use (UKSA and MOD) Optical Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The Call-Off contract value is now PS418,974.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 001 has been conducted under PCR 2015. The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The contract value if now PS477,474.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. This variation 002 has been conducted under PCR 2015. The Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional services, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The end date of this Call-Off Contract remains as Friday 29th March 2024. The Call-Off Contract value if now PS579,674.00 excluding VAT. This variation 003 has been conducted under PCR 2015. This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value or date change. This Variation 004 is for invoicing split purposes only. This Call-Off Contract has been varied, with no value change. Variation 005 is a date only change. The new end date is now Monday 31st March 2025. This has been conducted under PCR 2015. This Call-Off Contract has been varied for additional penetration testing services following on from a provision that was made in the original contract to amend this Call-Off Contract, where a change to the Security Policy has a material and unavoidable cost implication to the provision of the deliverables. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now PS647,688.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract is now Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 006 has been conducted under PCR 2015 This Call-Off Contract has been varied for inclusion of maintenance and support to enable incorporation of new software survey modules as required for the project. The value of this Call-Off Contract is now PS806,438.00 excluding VAT. The end date of this Call-Off Contract will remain Friday 31st March 2027. This variation 007 has been conducted under PCR 2015

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-918e0b67-e23a-440d-af01-2cf1eab622b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67ea69ae-a9f5-4f7d-9001-ac3678a07a04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

38821000 - Radio remote-control apparatus

48614000 - Data-acquisition system

72222300 - Information technology services

72227000 - Software integration consultancy services

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£806,438 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£806,438 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 3-4 years
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 1UH
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

SPACEFLUX

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