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Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2021 at 14:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is currently seeking qualified consultants for the "Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment". This procurement process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on business services such as consulting. The tender period is set to end on 20 July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 26 July 2021 and run until 31 August 2021. This opportunity is being executed through an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. The project aims to support satellite launch operations and the research and development of related technologies at Cornwall Airport Newquay.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting services related to safety assessments and regulatory compliance within the space industry. Given the scope of the Centre for Space Technologies, businesses with expertise in space systems integration, aerospace safety regulations, and project management in technological environments would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this project not only enhances visibility within the burgeoning space sector but also aligns with emerging trends in space exploration and satellite deployment in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment

Notice Description

With support of the European Regional Development Fund, Cornwall Council have embarked on the development of the Centre for Space Technologies (CST) to be located at Cornwall Airport Newquay. The project is one element of the broader Spaceport Cornwall programme, establishing facilities, infrastructure and services to support satellite launch operations and the research and development of satellite and launch system technologies. Once completed, the Centre for Space Technologies will include facilities to support a range of launch system and satellite related activities, including a space systems integration facility, space systems operations facility and outdoor integration and test area. As the Centre for Space Technologies will be used to support launch related programmes, some of the activities will be regulated under the Space Industry Act 2018, and may require licensing under the Space Industry Regulations, to be passed into law in July 2021. Cornwall Council are seeking qualified specialist consultant support to perform a safety case and siting assessment for the core activities to be performed within the Centre for Space Technologies at Spaceport Cornwall.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa477a0-b283-46f7-a614-9650e3e4475b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

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