Tender

Long Term Loan of UKSA LauncherOne Model Rocket

UK SPACE AGENCY

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17 May 2023 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has issued a tender for the "Long Term Loan of UKSA LauncherOne Model Rocket" in the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles category. The tender, with a value of £1 GBP, has a procurement method of Competitive quotation under a limited framework. The tender period ends on July 30, 2023, and the contract period is from September 1, 2023, to September 1, 2026. The buying organisation is the UK Space Agency, located in Swindon, England. Businesses with expertise in space technology and educational services would find this tender suitable.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to partner with the UK Space Agency to inspire and engage the next generation of space professionals. The Agency is seeking a project partner to host the model rocket on a long-term loan to support educational objectives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in educational outreach and the aerospace industry are well-suited to compete. Interested businesses should provide a response outlining the benefits and planned engagement by the deadline date specified in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Long Term Loan of UKSA LauncherOne Model Rocket

Notice Description

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE - This EOI has been withdrawn due to a change of direction within the Spaceflight programme. This does not impact the UK Space Agency's commitment to inspiring the next generation of space professionals and supporting the future talent pipeline.***** Earlier this year, the UK made history by conducting the first ever orbital launch from UK soil. With additional vertical launches also planned from Scotland over the coming year, this demonstrates the UK's growing launch capability and position as a leading spacefaring nation. In 2022 the UK Space Agency commissioned a life-size, 72ft replica of Virgin Orbit's LauncherOne rocket to provide an exciting and engaging educational asset to inspire and engage the next generation of space professionals as well as increase awareness of launch from the UK. UKSA is now looking for a project partner to host the model rocket on a long term loan (3 years initially, with scope to increase) and continue to inspire children and young people and support out overarching educational objectives. An Expression of Interest document is attached to this notice with further details of the planned objectives of the loan and associated evaluation criteria. Those wishing to be considered should read it carefully and provide a response to the Agency that outlines the benefits and their planned engagement. A draft contract including a statement of work is also included that potential applicants would need to agree upon being successful for this opportunity. All responses should be submitted to: commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by the deadline date identified within this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d4df18ab-698d-439a-93d1-7760a14da552
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9024a894-5512-4ff9-aaff-0723c3af473d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 1 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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