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705897450 - Framework for the provision of sensor data for SDA

Ministry of Defence

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, in partnership with the UK Space Agency, is conducting a procurement process for the provision of sensor data for Space Domain Awareness (SDA). This procurement is part of the UK's efforts to enhance its national SDA capabilities for space surveillance and tracking. The tender, titled "Framework for the provision of sensor data for SDA," aims to purchase commercial SDA data sets to support real-time satellite tracking and anomaly detection. The procurement includes six lots for specific activities, inviting bids from national and international suppliers to improve UK capability. The tender period ends on 31st March 2023.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for data supply services and military research and technology firms. Companies well-versed in supplying SDA data, radar technology, and intelligence instruments are suited to compete for the framework. Bidders are encouraged to offer a variety of data types within the budget limits set by the Ministry of Defence. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing multiple suppliers to participate and potentially secure contracts for the provision of sensor data for SDA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

705897450 - Framework for the provision of sensor data for SDA

Notice Description

The UK MOD (the Authority) and UK Space Agency (UKSA) are working together to develop the National Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) capabilities required to monitor and warn of hazardous space events and contribute to the wider Space Domain Awareness (SDA) picture. Space is becoming increasingly congested and contested, fuelled by a rapid increase in the number (and reducing cost) of objects in orbit. The UK MOD are working to bring together data and analysis from defence, civil and commercial space users to ensure UK satellites can continue to operate safely and sustainably. The UK is enhancing its national SDA capability needed to protect and defend the UK national interest in space. The aim of this procurement is to purchase SDA data sets from a range of both national and international suppliers to enable assessment of the utility of the SDA data available on the commercial market. The UK MOD, via the DE&S Space Delivery Team, intends to procure SDA data from reliable data suppliers, with extensive knowledge of SDA, and assess how supplementary sensor data can be combined with current data sources to improve UK capability. The requirement is for participation in Tendering for the Framework for the Provision of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) Sensor Data. The Framework will be open for a period of approximately two (2) months, ending no later than 31st Mar 23 (data delivery by 1st Mar 23). The Framework is for the purchase of Commercial SDA data, which is required to support real-time information, including satellite tracking and anomaly detection/alerting. Delivery of the data products for ingestion (via Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)). The requirement scope has been divided into 6 LOTS for specific activities, for which Providers can bid for single, multiple or all lots, defined below (full definitions contained within Section D of the Invitation to Tender (ITT): LOT 1 Characterisation (GEO) LOT 2 Tracking (GEO) LOT 3 Characterisation (LEO) LOT 4 Characterisation (Other) LOT 5 Tracking (Other) LOT 6 Tracking (LEO) The requirement is for research and development purposes, therefore the Authority intends to purchase as many data types within each LOT as possible, within the approved budget. Bidders are encouraged to consider the variety of data provided in each data set, over the quantity of data provided. Firm Prices and a maximum bid limit of PS45,000 (ex VAT) for initial tasking has been set to ensure multiple data sets can be purchased across LOTs, bids submitted above this value may not be accepted. Should the Authority reach the maximum approved budget, no further data will be purchased. The Authority will purchase up to a maximum of PS200,000 (ex VAT) data sets per LOT, the amount of data purchased is solely driven by affordability. The Authority reserves the right not to purchase from any of the LOTS.

Lot Information

GEO Characterisation

LOT 1 - Supply of Characterisation (GEO) Data - SDA Data requirements for Characterisation of Resident Space Objects (RSO) in GEO orbit (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements).

GEO Tracking

LOT 2 - Supply of Tracking (GEO) Data- SDA Data requirements for Tracking of RSOs in GEO orbit (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements)

LEO Characterisation

Lot 3 - Supply of Characterisation (LEO) Data - SDA Data requirements for Characterisation of RSOs in LEO orbit (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements).

Characterisation (Other than LEO or GEO)

LOT 4 - Supply of Characterisation (Other) Data - SDA Data requirements for Characterisation of RSOs in other orbits (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements).

Tracking (Other than LEO or GEO)

LOT 5 - Supply of Tracking (Other) Data - SDA Data requirements for Tracking of RSOs in other orbits (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements).

Tracking (LEO)

LOT 6 - Supply of Tracking (LEO) Data - SDA Data requirements for Tracking of RSOs in LEO orbit (as defined in the Overview tab of the requirements).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038c26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010174-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72319000 - Data supply services

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£783,022 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

Deimos Space UK Limited

EOS Space Systems

ExoAnalytic Solutions, Inc.

Goonhilly Earth Station Limited

HEO Robotics (UK) Limited

LEOLABS INC

Lumi Space

Maxar Intelligence Inc

Metrea Mission Data Limited

Share My Space

Silentium Defence Trading Pty Ltd

Spaceflux Ltd

Further Information

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