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UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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12 Nov 2021 at 18:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking procurement for the "UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space" project, which falls under the category of satellite-related communications equipment. This tender is currently complete, having reached the award stage, with a significant focus on enhancing the UK's capabilities in space weather predictions. The programme's primary location is within the United Kingdom, linked to the Science and Technology Facilities Council and supported by various governmental departments. The contract represents an estimated initial purchase value between £600,000 and £1.2 million, with a maximum potential spend of up to £1.5 million, subject to UKRI's discretion in additional purchases or options exercised.

This procurement initiative presents a considerable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aerospace and satellite technologies, particularly those capable of developing innovative instruments and services in the space sector. The winning bid, submitted by D-Orbit UK Ltd, reflects a keen interest in subcontracting elements of the project. Businesses with expertise in radiation data gathering, as well as those engaged in space weather research, are well-placed to leverage this contract for growth and further advancements in the field.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space

Notice Description

SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space

Lot Information

Lot 1

SWIMMR will develop and deploy new instruments, models and services to support the UK space weather community and the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre. This programme will significantly add to the UK's capability to predict and mitigate the hazards of space weather, as well as providing a basis for wider international collaboration over the lifetime of the proposal and beyond. The funding forms part of the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF), delivered by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) to drive an increase in high quality multi- and interdisciplinary research and innovation. It will ensure that UKRI's investment links up effectively with government research priorities and opportunities. The programme is a collaboration led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) with NERC and supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Department for Transport and the Ministry of Defence. The programme has been outlined in close association with the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC). The programme will be delivered through a series of activities managed by either STFC or NERC. The "Trusted Space Sensor" tender is the procurement of an instrument with a spacecraft host to gather radiation data from space over at least one year in space and is part of the "S1: Improved in-situ radiation measurements for space and aviation" project.

Options: The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS600k - PS1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS1.5m ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised** **Note that UKRI does not guarantee any additional purchases or further work under this Contract outside of the initial purchase. The use of any contractual option is entirely at UKRI's own discretion, and it does not guarantee any such additional purchases, extension or spend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f663
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028404-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,188,372 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Nicola Everden
Contact Email
nicola.everden@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1235445133

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

D-ORBIT

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