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UKSBS PR18134 UKSA Regulatory Development Studies

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Nov 2018 at 11:42

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TenderAmendment

29 Aug 2018 at 14:04

Tender Notice
Tender

29 Aug 2018 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), a part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, has initiated a public procurement process titled "UKSBS PR18134 UKSA Regulatory Development Studies." This tender, categorised under research services, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 19th September 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 29th October 2018 and run until 8th February 2019. The procurement method used is an open procedure, applied to opportunities below the specified threshold, and involves three distinct lots with varying values allocated for different studies related to launch safety and technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research and consultancy services, especially those with expertise in space technology and safety regulations. Businesses capable of conducting in-depth assessments and providing innovative research solutions would be well-suited to compete for contracts within this initiative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for their scale. By engaging with the UKSA's procurement process, successful bidders can expand their operational capabilities and contribute to the regulatory framework supporting the burgeoning space industry in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR18134 UKSA Regulatory Development Studies

Notice Description

*Closing date for receipt of bids is Wednesday 19th September at 11:00 BST. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.* The UK Space Agency (UKSA) (an agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)) has a requirement to undertake three studies. UKSA will be responsible for the regulation of certain aspects of launch under the Space Industry Act 2018, including all launches to orbit. To support this regulatory development the UKSA is funding a series of studies to develop the corporate knowledge on a variety of launch related topics. The areas to be studied are split across 3 core themes; technology, operations and safety. The output of these studies will feed into the guidance material and the regulatory approach being developed by the Government. The three studies have been divided into three Lots as follows: * Lot 1: Launch Collision Assessment Best Practice Value PS30k * Lot 2: Assessment of Launch Vehicle Failure Modes Value PS30k * Lot 3: Review of Flight Safety Systems Value PS20k All amounts quoted exclude VAT. 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/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a84d7f1f-1c05-479b-9ae0-ced97ea95b60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a945d46e-8f37-4a86-801a-e1b4ead6f4cf
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,338 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2018 - 8 Feb 2019 1-6 months
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
Melanie Hollingsworth
Contact Email
melanie.hollingsworth@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEIMOS SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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