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UKSAC22_0055 - Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme

UK SPACE AGENCY

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10 Oct 2022 at 09:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is inviting bids for the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme, a research and development services contract managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on their behalf. This programme aims to support the UK EO sector by funding instrumentation development accessible to various stakeholders. The contract involves two main areas - Technology Programme and Added Value Programme - with potential grant funding available. The tender deadline for submissions is 14th November 2022.

This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector a chance to contribute to the growth of the UK EO sector. Companies well-versed in delivering technology and community-building activities are encouraged to apply. The procurement process follows an open procedure method with electronic and written submission options. Additionally, the contract includes optional extensions up to three years, providing long-term growth possibilities for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

UKSAC22_0055 - Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme

Notice Description

UK Shared Business Services Ltd is putting in place a service contract on behalf of UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has a requirement to define, let and manage the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme. The programme will focus on two key areas: A Technology Programme Deliver a mechanism to launch, fund and oversee EO instrumentation development activities accessible to a wide selection of industry, academia and SME institutions (http://www.ceoi.ac.uk/) B Added Value Programme Deliver a range of community building events and other activities to support the growth of the UK EO sector and join up industrial, academic and governmental stakeholders. Optional Scale Up It is possible that additional grant funding will be made available for the Technology Programme as part of implementing the National Space Strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Shared Business Services Ltd is putting in place a service contract on behalf of UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has a requirement to define, let and manage the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme. The programme will focus on two key areas: A Technology Programme Deliver a mechanism to launch, fund and oversee EO instrumentation development activities accessible to a wide selection of industry, academia and SME institutions (http://www.ceoi.ac.uk/) B Added Value Programme Deliver a range of community building events and other activities to support the growth of the UK EO sector and join up industrial, academic and governmental stakeholders. Optional Scale Up It is possible that additional grant funding will be made available for the Technology Programme as part of implementing the National Space Strategy.

Renewal: The UK Space Agency will be contracting for an initial period of 27.5 months with optional extensions of 12 months up to a maximum of three (3) additional years from commencement of the Contract (executed at annual intervals), subject to funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03743f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031163-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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