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UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is seeking to engage suppliers through a direct procurement method for a call-off contract focused on independent technical space services. The title of the contract is "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services," which aims to provide insights and data from the Aerospace Corporation. This arrangement has a not to exceed initial value of £3 million for the period starting from March 2021 until March 2022, with options for three one-year extensions that could potentially raise the total contract value to £9 million by March 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract currently awarded to Aerospace Corporation UK Limited, effective from 3rd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the aerospace sector. Companies that can provide innovative data solutions and technical insights are especially well-suited to compete, particularly as this is a direct procurement process likely aimed at minimising administrative burdens and facilitating timely delivery. Given the potential for substantial total contract value through extension options, interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive and strategic manner to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services

Notice Description

UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services, insight and data from Aerospace Corporation (Federally Funded Research & Development Centre (FFDRC)). This contract is a call off arrangement with a not to exceed value of PS3M for the initial period from Mar 2021 to Mar 2022. The contract includes three one year optional extension periods with a not to exceed limit of PS2M per annum until 31 Mar 2025. The potential total contract value if all option periods are exercised is PS9M

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d18b79-82cc-4a9c-a5ec-60b9c0454661
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
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 SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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