Planning

UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement

DSIT

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Planning

15 May 2024 at 13:14

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 May 2024 at 12:49

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 May 2024 at 08:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is undertaking a public procurement process titled "UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement" in the space industry category. The engagement end date is set for June 18, 2024. The main aim is to gather industry views to inform government activities on developing a UK SBAS. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, initiated as a tender process.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in space technology, global navigation systems, and satellite-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The UK Space Agency, acting on behalf of DSIT, is the buying organization leading this engagement. The early market engagement seeks to understand market capabilities regarding SBAS solutions to replace the UK's current satellite services following changes post-Brexit. The process involves exploring viewpoints before any subsequent procurement activities can proceed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement

Notice Description

The objective of this early engagement is to obtain the views of the industry to inform government business case development on the options of developing and delivering UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capabilities. The October 2023 Government Policy Framework for Greater Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Resilience included a commitment to develop a proposal for a UK Precise Point Positioning Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to replace the UK's use of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), monitor Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and enable GNSS dependent high accuracy Position for autonomous and precision uses. Since leaving the EU, the UK opted not to continue accessing Europe's regional SBAS, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. In October 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a new Government Policy Framework for Greater PNT Resilience, to address the UK's future PNT needs which included developing a proposal for a solution to replace the UK's full use of EGNOS services. The UK Space Agency have been leading on exploring a business case and are now in a position to obtain the views of the market on how to further progress the business case. Views of all the market engaged in delivering part or whole space-based PNT solutions are encouraged. The Request For Information (RFI) document attached provides further detail on the context and specifics of this engagement. Any subsequent procurement activity following this early Market Engagement and RFI is at the discretion of the UK Space Agency and subject to approvals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14c969-5895-42c0-91ed-895da0a318e3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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

CPV Codes

31711300 - Electronic timekeeping systems

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712100 - Spacecraft

34712200 - Satellites

34712300 - Spacecraft launchers

38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

72311300 - Computer time-sharing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2024Expired
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
DSIT
Contact Name
UK Space Agency
Contact Email
uksa-sbas-ppp@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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