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UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services

UK SPACE AGENCY

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03 Apr 2021 at 06:46

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is seeking to procure independent technical space services through a call-off contract titled "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services." This contract, categorised under technical analysis or consultancy services, is positioned within the industry of space and aerospace. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure conducted without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a maximum value of £3 million for the initial term from March 2021 to March 2022, with potential extensions until March 2025, which could raise the total value to £9 million. The significant deliverables will involve technical assurance and analysis, leveraging Aerospace Corporation's unique access to non-commercial data.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the technical consultancy and aerospace sectors, particularly those with capabilities in research and analysis. Companies with expertise in leveraging data for policy development and interventions, as well as those familiar with navigating complex governmental frameworks, would be positioned to benefit from such contracts. The unique requirements of this tender, specifically for suppliers who can provide insights grounded in government-related data, highlight a niche opportunity for growth within this competitive landscape.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services, insight and data from Aerospace Corporation that has been established to enable the UKSA to leverage data, analysis and additional insight and opportunities from Aerospace's unique relationship with the US government and Department of Defence. The services provided may include: - Technical Assurance - Requirements Analysis - Independent analysis and provision of data and insight to inform policy and interventions

Options: 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

Procurement Information

Aerospace's unique position as a Federally Funded Development and Research Centre (FFDRC) and their unique relationship with the US Government means they have access to non-commercially available data and technical expertise and are therefore prohibited from competing for work. The applicable exemption regulation for this contract is PCR 2015 Regulation 32 Section 2 (b) (ii) 'competition is absent for technical reasons' as there is 'no reasonable alternative or substitute that exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a288
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006935-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

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