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Space Environmental Modelling - A

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, focuses on the "Space Environmental Modelling - A" project, aimed at research and development services and related consultancy in the space sector. The competitive procurement exercise, concluding with an award notice dated 20th September 2024, highlights the Earth's orbital environment sustainability. The procurement method employed was a single tender action (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 2nd August 2024. The contract commenced on 15th August 2024 and will conclude on 13th December 2024, based in the United Kingdom, under the services category.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs proficient in space-related research and development. The awarded entity is the University of Southampton, indicating that businesses with capabilities in scientific research, data modelling, and consulting within the space industry are well-suited to compete. This contract aligns with the objective of maintaining sustainable and equitable access to space resources, offering growth prospects for companies focusing on innovative and sustainable space activities. Business entities stand to benefit from the collaborative environment fostered by this prestigious public procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Environmental Modelling - A

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. A number of experts have identified that Earth's orbital environment as a global common in which finite resources are found and depleted/used through continued (space) activity. Long-term sustainability of outer space activities is defined by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) as the ability to maintain the conduct of space activities indefinitely into the future in a manner that realizes the objectives of equitable access to the benefits of the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes, in order to meet the needs of the present generations while preserving the outer space environment for future generations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4be1edd-eb82-4a94-b349-9ba412d520b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca871157-c941-411d-8cc7-989e9b239e96
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£24,926 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 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
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

Further Information

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