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Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS)

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Mar 2023 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise has awarded a contract for the provision of Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS) to AstroAgency Limited. The contract, named "Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS)," was awarded on 15th May 2023. This contract aims to provide essential sectoral, technical, and strategic advisory support for the HIE Space Programme between 23rd May 2023 and 22nd May 2025, with potential extensions. The procurement stage is complete, and the total contract value is £270,000 GBP.

The tender for the "Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS)" presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in areas like cyber security and technical services to contribute to the implementation of the HIE Space Programme. The tender process involves open procedures and adheres to Scottish procurement regulations. Interested businesses can find detailed information in the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance documents and should submit bids electronically through the designated platform before the closing date of 11th April 2023.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS)

Notice Description

THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE AND AS SUCH THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS IS COMPLETE. HIE are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced external independent sectoral, technical and strategic advisory support to contribute to the implementation of the HIE Space Programme. The role of the advisory support is important to HIE's governance around the HIE Space Programme, as it will provide continuity of advice and support to HIE as the Space Programme evolves. It is recognised that the pool of potential companies may be limited, not least by the need to ensure they do not have conflicts of interest which would impinge on their ability to independently advise HIE. For example, companies providing support to HIE should not have a commercial relationship with any proposed launch sites or operators. These services will be required between 23 May 2023 and 22 May 2025 for a period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend twice for a period not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years i.e. maximum total extension period of 2 years, until 22 May 2026 or 2027). It is a duration contract and payments will be made in arrears, based on the services carried out. Therefore, the total amount paid under this contract might be less than the maximum budget (maximum budget is not guaranteed to be used up). Please refer to the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance document for full details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

While there is a growing level of knowledge in relation to space within HIE, independent technical expertise is needed to support its decision-making processes and to highlight opportunities for the Region. To that end, we are seeking to appoint a Sectoral and Technical Advisory Resource for Space (STARS) which will support the wider HIE Space programme in its implementation and benefits realisation. HIE may also seek to draw down support from the STARS to inform ourselves and our engagement with the sector eg SaxaVord Spaceport, Spaceport 1 and for other projects, see below (Orbex, Machrihanish Airfield Community Company, and potentially others yet to emerge). Please refer to the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance document for full details.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services (whether by way of the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, or increasing or decreasing the Services or specifying the order in which the Services are to be performed or the locations where the Services are to be provided). HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The following are examples of potential modifications: -where significant new opportunities for economic and community development for the Highlands and Islands arose that would mean that HIE considers that it would benefit from additional Services of a similar character to the Services; -where HIE requires additional relevant Services as a result of changes in Scottish Government policy or as a result of a direction given to them by the Scottish Government; -services no longer required e.g. due to changes in the Space project; HIE budget etc; -reduction in volume of services required.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will be let from 23 May 2023 for a period of 2 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Terms and Conditions, with HIE having the option to extend twice for a period not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years i.e. maximum total extension period of 2 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000723214
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN479955
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services

71620000 - Analysis services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79310000 - Market research services

79311410 - Economic impact assessment

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

90710000 - Environmental management

90711000 - Environmental impact assessment other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AstroAgency Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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