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UK SBS IT18031 UK Space Agency Astrodynamics Software Library

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender (IT18031) for the supply of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics software, specifically designed to support the UK Space Agency's new risk assessment tools. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period closed on 15 February 2018. The contract value is estimated at £150,000, and the contract duration was set to commence on 1 March 2018 and end by 31 March 2018. This opportunity falls within the software packages and information systems category, and delivery is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

Despite this tender being terminated, it previously represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies with expertise in creating astrodynamics software and risk assessment tools would have been especially well-suited to compete for this contract, providing innovative solutions to manage complex satellite operational risks. Such developments not only enhance regulatory and licensing processes within the space sector but also offer a pathway to grow within a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS IT18031 UK Space Agency Astrodynamics Software Library

Notice Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** This contract is for the supply of relevant astrodynamics and orbital mechanics software to support the development of new risk assessment tools. When placing satellites or spacecraft into orbit around the earth, there is a risk of an unexpected event, such as a collision with another spacecraft in a similar orbit. For the agencies that license these spacecraft and the governments that ultimately underwrite these activities, there is a clear financial risk should collisions occur. As technology evolves and space becomes more accessible, new satellite systems, including so-called 'mega-constellations', formation flying and in-orbit servicing missions, are becoming more complex and numerous. Understanding the risk of collision events in orbit that have financial implications is even more important. Currently UKSA's Orbital Systems Group (OSG), under the Chief Engineers Office, is developing new risk assessment codes and tools to attempt to quantify the likelihood of unexpected events in orbit. These codes are to be developed as first principles capabilities, and as such require an underpinning ability to propagate orbiting objects accurately, robustly and efficiently. To accelerate the development of these tools, the use of existing astrodynamics software to provide this functionality is desired. This contract is being placed to acquire a low-level library of supporting astrodynamics functionality, including orbital propagators, that can be integrated into the OSG developed software, and be used and developed and released by members of the Orbital Systems Group. This software will be essential in the development of risk assessment tools to be used within the UK Space Agency to help inform regulatory and licensing decisions. Additional information: Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 30 days
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
ICT Procurement
Contact Email
ictprocurement@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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