Planning

UKSAC22_0055 Request for Information (RFI) Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

14 Sep 2022 at 09:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

05 Sep 2022 at 16:24

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has initiated a tender for the "Request for Information (RFI) Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme." This procurement opportunity falls under the Research and Development Services category. UKSA, based in Swindon, England, is the buying organisation leading this process. The planning stage is ongoing, with the engagement end date set for September 19, 2022. Interested parties are invited to respond to the RFI questionnaire by the deadline to support the ongoing development of the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme.

This tender by UKSA presents an opportunity for businesses interested in Research and Development Services to collaborate on enhancing UK capability in Earth Observation (EO) instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in research, technology, and advisory services are well-suited to compete. The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, aims to secure a supplier who can manage ongoing projects, new funding calls, and provide expert advice to UKSA. Businesses looking to contribute to the EOIP and build a strong partnership with the UK Space Agency should consider participating in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSAC22_0055 Request for Information (RFI) Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme

Notice Description

To build UK capability and develop the UK industrial/academic skill base, the UK Space Agency established the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme (EOIP) in 2007. The programme has sought to develop UK capability in EO instrumentation by: providing and overseeing the delivery of match-funded grants; providing strategic, business and technical advice to project teams, the wider EO sector and UK government; and promoting close working relationships and knowledge transfer between the academic community and industry. Since its inception, the programme has been delivered by the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI), a consortium of EO experts which has run 14 funding calls to date.An evaluation of the latest phase of the programme concluded in May 2022 and helped to successfully make the case for further programme funding. UKSA are now preparing to undertake a competitive re-tendering process to deliver the next phase of the programme. The next contract will provide continuity of the programme, whilst also providing an option to scale up the programme, should further funding become available as a result of ongoing National Space Strategy implementation planning. The successful supplier will be responsible for a small number of ongoing projects, in addition to managing new funding calls, organising events, and providing expert advice to the UK Space Agency through the Added Value programme. The information gathered through this Request for Information (RFI) will support the ongoing development of the EOIP requirements. Suppliers are requested to answer the questions within the attached RFI questionnaire and reply to commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by 14:00 on the 19th September 2022. All responses to the question set will be treated as commercially sensitive and respondents may answer as many or as few of the questions as they wish.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7af9663a-dc54-42d6-91df-aaee47fa6ea3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Sep 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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