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UKSAC22-0034 Technical Support for UK partnership on MicroCarb project

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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12 Mar 2023 at 15:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for "UKSAC22-0034 Technical Support for UK partnership on MicroCarb project" to Night Sky Consulting Ltd. The contract, classified under technical analysis or consultancy services, has a total value of £49,987.5 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold). The contract period spans from 13th March 2023 to 30th June 2023 with the tender submission deadline being 21st November 2022. The contract focuses on providing technical support to the UK Space Agency until the launch of Microcarb.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the services sector, to provide technical analysis or consultancy services in support of the UK partnership on the MicroCarb project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant skills and experience in technical support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses can register on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal via the provided link to participate in the procurement process. By engaging with this tender, businesses can contribute to the successful execution of the MicroCarb mission and support the UK Space Agency in achieving its objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSAC22-0034 Technical Support for UK partnership on MicroCarb project

Notice Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday, 21 November 2022 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The successful bidder for this contract will manage the portfolio of agreed UK activity for the MicroCarb mission, providing technical advice the UKSA with regards Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) competition, monitoring milestones and ensuring delivery of work to budget and within timescales. In 2017 TAS-UK has been awarded a contract to complete the AIT for MicroCarb which is currently due to launch in 2024. The main aims and reason for this tender is to appoint a technical advisor, with relevant skills and experience, to provide technical advice the UKSA with regards AIT competition. The contract will terminate when MicroCarb is maximum 3 months post launched. Objectives The successful bidder will provide a technical support to the UKSA until the launch Microcarb. This support will include attending relevant meetings with the UKSA Programme team to provide support, review relevant documents and correspondence and proactive monitor the project schedule and flag any risks and concerns to the UKSA. Further information about the specific outputs and expectations can be found in section 5 scope. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number UKSAC22_0034

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1097307c-7c3c-4929-b359-ee76310f0519
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,987 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
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

NIGHT SKY CONSULTING

Further Information

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