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UK SBS PS17023 Provision of technical professional support for the STFC RAL Space Department

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Apr 2017 at 15:32

Award Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2017 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of technical professional support for the STFC RAL Space Department is being managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This tender, identified as UK SBS PS17023, falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The contract is located in Swindon, England, and is currently in the Award stage. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the tender period having ended on 8th March 2017. The total value of the awarded contract is £149,621.65.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the space industry, especially those with capabilities in technical project management and business development for Earth observation technologies. Companies with expertise in working with European space agencies, such as the European Space Agency, would be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their understanding of the niche areas outlined in the tender, including emerging technologies and funding strategies relevant to space instrumentation and consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS17023 Provision of technical professional support for the STFC RAL Space Department

Notice Description

The main activity in this contract is to fulfill the The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) requirements in its role as Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) delivery partner. This requires provision of professional services and key deliverables on behalf of STFC-RAL to CEOI. A secondary, minor, activity is working with the RAL Space technical leads and business development team to exploit technological opportunities and develop funding potential. The successful company will be able to demonstrate both technical understanding and business development abilities within this niche area of the space industry. The Supplier will have the following tasks: i. In the current phase of the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI-2020) provide technical and management services to CEOI on behalf of the CEOI Science Co-Director, including: a. Delivery of end-to-end technical project management for CEOI projects, selected by CEOI and produce final management report for each project. These projects are assigned by CEOI to STFC-RAL for management. b. Organisation and delivery of Challenge Workshops as required, under RAL responsibility for the CEOI Programme, and collation of the workshop reports; c. Organise and carry out ESA engagment meetings and report the outcomes to CEOI management d. Review CEOI Technologies, requirements from National Space Sensing Committee, emerging technologies, and NERC's Science Requirements to provide a draft Technology Horizon Scanning Report; e. Participate in weekly CEOI Teleconferences, as appropriate; ii. To develop both our business and relationship with European Space Agency Earth Observation (EO) and other Technology Programmes and, as appropriate and with regard to funds available, with other European EO Organisations (e.g. EUMETSAT, EU). The contractor is required to outline their approach and methodology for developing business, fostering relationships and horizon scanning in their bid proposal. The contractor is required to develop a strategy and undertake necessary relationship building to gain access to ESA Technology Funding for technologies currently under development within Earth Observation and Atmospheric Science Division at RAL Space, including the following specific projects: i. Laser Heterodyne Radiometer; ii. Solid-state Fourier Transform Spectrometer; iii. Mm-wave and THz Technologies; iv. Satellite Telecommunications at the higher frequency ranges. Please refer to the attached documentation for the full specification. Additional information: Please do not contact the above Buyer directly. Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. 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: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the 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 utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9561489f-43e2-4202-a054-a3b7b9c65fdb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6628a39f-1ff8-440e-aa63-39084cf539ba
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,621 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 3-4 years
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 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
1
Supplier Name

SCOTTSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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