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UK SBS SSAPS180010 Orbital Analysis technical advice to UK EU Space Surveillance & Tracking programme

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 May 2018 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the tender titled "UK SBS SSAPS180010 Orbital Analysis technical advice to UK EU Space Surveillance & Tracking programme." This process sought specialised technical services to support the UK Space Agency's involvement in the EU Space Surveillance and Tracking programme, focusing on understanding orbital tracking methodologies and sensor systems. The contract, valued at £51,999.78, was awarded on 2nd March 2018, with the contract period starting on 4th March 2018 and running until 31st August 2018, located in London within the spacecraft industry sector. This tender was processed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action, as it fell below the threshold for competitive bidding.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the space and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in sensor technologies and orbital analysis, to engage with government initiatives. Companies with expertise in providing technical advice related to space surveillance would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts built on similar grounds. Given the focus on technical expertise, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions and a deep understanding of the relevant methodologies may particularly benefit from such contracts, fostering growth and partnership opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS SSAPS180010 Orbital Analysis technical advice to UK EU Space Surveillance & Tracking programme

Notice Description

A technical service provider is needed to give expert technical advice on behalf of the UK Space Agency to the EU Space Surveillance & Tracking programme. The service provider needs to have a thorough understanding of: orbital tracking methodology; the different sensor systems and relevant software packages supporting those systems; the strengths & weaknesses of each sensor category as well as the individual sensors being used by the UK and those being used by other EU members (including those outside the current Consortium of 5 Member States) system; and how they can be utililised to provide a detection capability both at the UK national and EU level. Additional information: This is not a call for competition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4c4f4f6-5e6b-484a-8db4-6e870dce958b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c446a80-4c2f-4ba6-aa65-23be7a4418dc
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

34712100 - Spacecraft

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 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
Professional Services Team
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
+441793867005

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOLKTECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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