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title: "Market Research Services for AeroSpace Cornwall"
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# Market Research Services for AeroSpace Cornwall

Buyer: CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bca7c8b-33e2-4f31-8d28-9646670b22b8

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## Summary

The Cornwall Development Company Ltd is seeking market research services for its AeroSpace Cornwall programme, aimed at enhancing competitiveness in the aerospace and space industry. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender process that closed on 18th September 2020. The contract, which has a total value of £21,000, is designed to assess demand for assembly, integration, and test facilities at the Cornwall Airport Newquay site and the surrounding area. Work under this contract is scheduled to commence on 28th September 2020 and conclude by 30th November 2020.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in market analysis, particularly within the aerospace sector. Companies specialised in technical consultancy services, market research, and those with proven knowledge of the local aerospace landscape are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. Engaging in this contract not only fosters business growth but also contributes to the overarching goal of developing collaborative innovation ecosystems within the aerospace industry in Cornwall.

## Notice

AeroSpace Cornwall is a programme which promotes research, development and innovation (RD&I), funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Cornwall Council. The programme, which runs from December 2019 to December 2022, will support at least sixty businesses through grants and specialist business support whilst leveraging PS1,375,639 of match funding from the private sector. It aims to; * Increase the performance and competitiveness of local enterprises, create highly skilled jobs and launch new products into the marketplace * Develop the 'innovation ecosystem' for the space and aerospace clusters by incentivising local businesses to collaborate with other businesses and research institutions to accelerate their innovation. * Increase the value and capability of the local space and aerospace clusters and secure ongoing investment in them. AeroSpace Cornwall also supports inward investors by awarding soft landing packages and investment incentives, with the aim of encouraging collaboration with other businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. AeroSpace Cornwall works with manufacturing and engineering businesses who are, or aspire to be, part of the space / aerospace supply chains and digital businesses such as those developing software applications in the satellite communications, earth observation, navigation and meteorology areas. Cornwall Development Company is seeking to commission contractors to objectively assess current and future demand for assembly, integration and test facilities at the Cornwall Airport Newquay site and within a 5 miles radius of this site. The contractors must be able to demonstrate adequate cluster knowledge, industrial expertise, market knowledge and be able to leverage the appropriate network to carry out the following market research activities; - Perform a broad market analysis of a potential user base - Analyse the needs of potential customers who would use such facilities - Perform competition analysis and identify the USPs of AIT facilities in Cornwall compared to facilities elsewhere The individual or organisation will be expected to identify potential users and articulate their assembly, integration and testing needs in order to; - Quantify the economic benefits to Cornwall and the local supply chain, based on high level costing information and potential income streams gathered from interviews - Propose a Business Model for the AIT facilities, including: * Defining the Value Proposition * Recommending who could manage the AIT facilities, and how this would be managed, including the key partners that would be required to support the development of facilities * Recommending potential services that the facilities would need to offer, and any equipment required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598d9f76-4b0c-4594-8050-34ce218988cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,896 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD |
| Locality | REDRUTH |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR15 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Pool & Tehidy |
| Westminster constituency | Camborne and Redruth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NEWLAND-HARDWICK; SPACE PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598d9f76-4b0c-4594-8050-34ce218988cd
- 14 Sep 2020 at 07:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8de8e5-dac9-41d6-8d3c-1549a9f00a08
- 2 Sep 2020 at 12:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8de8e5-dac9-41d6-8d3c-1549a9f00a08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/598d9f76-4b0c-4594-8050-34ce218988cd
  6th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c8de8e5-dac9-41d6-8d3c-1549a9f00a08
  14th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bd1379ea-1962-4c04-816b-0cd0d26b018a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/65879fe6-2c95-4979-963b-a26f13e56c69
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0ff2a4e-1640-4131-aecb-3e043b98f5a9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92da141b-ac0c-4a31-998f-fc8a06eaca2a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dba0d618-89eb-4c8a-96f4-7517385ebf2d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/972016f9-7f7a-49ca-b76a-db6a6be0e410
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f773a82-0b22-490a-ab9f-30799f4366ce

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