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Space Tech

DSIT

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10 Feb 2025 at 20:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process titled "Space Tech" under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This procurement, which took place in the United Kingdom, Europe, and other regions including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, involved a tender with a closing date of 22nd November 2024. The contract, valued at £55,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, covering the period from 16th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was published on 10th February 2025, with Actica Consulting Limited being the chosen supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in space technology research and development and related consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability criteria favour these types of organisations. The completed contract provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses that can offer innovative solutions and robust expertise in this dynamic and fast-evolving sector, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Tech

Notice Description

Space Tech

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c80e10d9-af65-4272-9cb4-8d717b5d1b49
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852d0ccd-5129-4ccd-a254-1aa08e3fe445
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Actica Consulting Limited
Contact Email
info@actica.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GUILFORD, SURREY
Postcode
GU2 7RF
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Westborough
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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