Award

UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2019 at 12:06

Tender

20 Sep 2019 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The procurement involves research service contracts focused on the UK Space Agency's regulatory efforts under the Space Industry Act 2018. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with bids having closed on 11th October 2019. Contracts have a total estimated value of £95,000, divided among three Lots with varying completion deadlines between February and March 2020. The location for service delivery includes the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those specializing in aerospace technology and safety regulations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in research services related to space operations or launch vehicle systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business’s portfolio and visibility within the burgeoning space industry, supporting growth through innovative contributions to regulatory studies.

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Notice Title

UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3

Notice Description

Closing date for receipt of bids is 11th October 2019 at 11:00 BST. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and will be responsible for the regulation of certain aspects of launch under the Space Industry Act 2018, including all launches to orbit. To support the ongoing regulatory development the UK Space Agency is funding a series of studies to develop the general understanding of a variety of launch related topics. The areas to be studied are split across 3 core themes; technology, operations and safety. The ITQ has been divided into three Lots as follows: 1. Lot 1 - Launch Vehicle Test Approach - PS20k (not including VAT) to be completed by 28th February 2020 2. Lot 2 - Launch Vehicle Response Modes - PS50k (not including VAT) to be completed by 6th March 2020 3. Lot 3 - Limits of Useful Mission - Maximum budget value - PS25k (not including VAT) to be completed by 28th February 2020 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/ 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 customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-92e61726-1055-4459-8f8a-72aa803133f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea75c50-8d72-4662-879b-d8e1b554b2dd
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,764 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2019 - 6 Mar 2020 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DEIMOS SPACE

UK LAUNCH SERVICES

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