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Supply of Commercial Satellite Imagery and Elevation Data

UK Strategic Command, Commercial - Ministry of Defence

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05 May 2021 at 22:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Strategic Command, Commercial - Ministry of Defence is currently conducting a tender for the "Supply of Commercial Satellite Imagery and Elevation Data". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on aerial mapping services. Located in Huntingdon, the purchasing authority aims to select 2-6 economic operators through a selective procurement method. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 8th June 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2021, lasting for an initial three years with two optional one-year extensions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the fields of geospatial services and intelligence. Businesses capable of providing competitive pricing and rapid delivery of satellite imagery and elevation data within critical timeframes will be particularly well-suited for this procurement. Companies that have the expertise to manage technical requirements and comply with security regulations will be advantageous in their submissions, as the Ministry of Defence requires strict adherence to protocols for sensitive information handling.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Commercial Satellite Imagery and Elevation Data

Notice Description

The Authority has a global requirement for Commercial Imagery (CI) and Elevation Data (ED) for intelligence purposes and the creation of geospatial products to support Defence planning, training and operations. The Authority are responsible for the purchase of and timely, cost efficient delivery of CI and ED for use by Defence and Other Government Departments (OGD) to support this requirement. The Authority uses CI and ED in response to requests for support from Defence and OGDs. Such requests are often high-priority, high-profile and require a rapid response in order to react to time-critical events. CI and ED is used to support production of foundation geospatial products including image maps, situational awareness products and raster datasets and intelligence products. CI and ED requirements often need to be met quickly and efficiently in order to react to time-critical events. A response time of 24 hours is necessary to service urgent requirements and is consequently seen as a critical element of contract delivery. The Contractor will act as a broker between the Authority and CI-ED vendors and contractor expertise will provide access to and knowledge of all vendors. The Contractor will staff all requirements and will provide unbiased recommendations based upon other experiences with vendors. Contractors will be required to: a. provide CI and ED at a competitive price b. deliver CI and ED within defined operational and routine timeframes c. deliver CI and ED via FTP and optical media/portable hard drives d. deliver CI and ED with MoD-compliant metadata e. provide expert investigation and assessment of existing CI and ED with recommendations on the suitability for the Defence requirement f. task and provide a delivery service for CI and ED new collection to meet defined requirements g. provide a delivery service for archive CI and ED to meet defined requirements h. provide if required: enhanced imagery products (namely orthorectified imagery [to remove all terrain distortions], pan-sharpened imagery and mosaicked imagery to supplement above requirements), datasets that are associated with CI and ED and Ground Control Points (GCP) i. provide advice and support relating to technical issues concerning the use of CI and ED j. have a thorough understanding of licence issues and be able to negotiate suitable usage permissions on behalf of the Authority k. treat sensitive nature requests accordingly The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years starting on 1st November 2021. This will be followed by two 1-year option periods. Quantity or scope: Enabling Contract for the supply of Commercial Satellite Imagery. The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years starting on 1st November 2021. This will be followed by two 1-year option periods. The Authority has a global requirement for Commercial Imagery (CI) and Elevation Data (ED) for intelligence purposes and the creation of geospatial products to support Defence planning, training and operations. The Authority is responsible for the purchase of and timely, cost efficient delivery of CI and ED for use by Defence and Other Government Departments (OGD) to support this requirement. The Authority uses CI and ED in response to requests for support from Defence and OGDs. Such requests are often high-priority, high-profile and require a rapid response in order to react to time-critical events. CI and ED is used to support production of foundation geospatial products including image maps, situational awareness products and raster datasets and intelligence products. CI and ED requirements often need to be met quickly and efficiently in order to react to time-critical events. A response time of 24 hours is necessary to service urgent requirements and is consequently seen as a critical element of contract delivery. The Contractor will act as a broker between The Authority and CI-ED vendors and contractor expertise will provide access to and knowledge of all vendors. The Contractor will staff all requirements and will provide unbiased recommendations based upon other experiences with vendors. Contractors will be required to: a. provide CI and ED at a competitive price b. deliver CI and ED within defined operational and routine timeframes c. deliver CI and ED via FTP and optical media/portable hard drives d. deliver CI and ED with MoD-compliant metadata e. provide expert investigation and assessment of existing CI and ED with recommendations on the suitability for the Defence requirement f. task and provide a delivery service for CI and ED new collection to meet defined requirements g. provide a delivery service for archive CI and ED to meet defined requirements h. provide if required: enhanced imagery products (namely orthorectified imagery [to remove all terrain distortions], pan-sharpened imagery and mosaicked imagery to supplement above requirements), datasets that are associated with CI and ED and Ground Control Points (GCP) i. provide advice and support relating to technical issues concerning the use of CI and ED j. have a thorough understanding of licence issues and be able to negotiate suitable usage permissions on behalf of The Authority k. treat sensitive nature requests accordingly The Contract will be for an initial period of 3 years starting on 1st November 2021. This will be followed by two 1-year option periods. The contract will involve aspects that require the Contractor site to be granted a Facility Security Clearance (FSC) by its National/Designated Security Authority. To tender for the contract Contractors must therefore have, or be willing to, be subjected to the FSC process. Contractors will then be bound not to release or reveal to any third parties any details of a request or order submitted by The Authority without our express permission.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ada4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009779-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

35631200 - Observation satellites

35720000 - Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The contract will run for 3 years with a possible extension period of 2 years (2 x 1 year extensions), meaning 5 years total. If extensions are taken the contract will be competed again sometime during the fourth year.

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 Strategic Command, Commercial - Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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