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title: "Space Research, Development and Innovation Services for AeroSpace Cornwall"
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# Space Research, Development and Innovation Services for AeroSpace Cornwall

Buyer: CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0be822e2-5eb1-4267-adb8-383039f325aa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Cornwall Development Company Ltd as the contracting authority, seeking services titled "Space Research, Development and Innovation Services for AeroSpace Cornwall." This initiative is part of a programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), aiming to enhance the space and aerospace industries in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been published on 27th July 2021 and the contract is set to commence on 16th August 2021, concluding by 31st October 2022. The process uses an open procurement method and targets businesses classified under services, specifically in research and development, with a contract value estimated at £40,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the aerospace and digital industries. Businesses that develop technology or software for satellite communications, navigation, and earth observation could thrive by contributing to the programme's objectives of enhancing local innovation, forging partnerships with academia, and accessing funding. The focus on collaboration with research institutions further incentivises competitive proposals that align with the strategic goals of the AeroSpace Cornwall programme.

## 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 runs from December 2019 to December 2022 and 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 to collaborate with businesses across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, through soft landing packages and investment incentives. AeroSpace Cornwall works closely with other programmes (Cornwall Trade & Investment and Spaceport Cornwall) to ensure businesses experience a 'joined up' approach to support and funding and to ensure the overall messaging about Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is aligned. 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. The AeroSpace Cornwall team wish to commission a contractor / individual to: - Foster relationships between industry and academia to support enterprises in the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region to cooperate with research institutions on collaborative research and development projects. - Support the Business Development manager in creating a pipeline of demand for RD&I support, and signpost to those who can offer support outside of the programme. - Represent the MILO Space Institute, as the UK's Ambassador, to create a catalogue of space science priorities and key participants in the region's space science ecosystem. Manage this list of entities to ensure relevance to MILO's vision and mission. - To secure inward investment from non-SME's working closely with Cornwall Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership and Enterprise Zone leads to facilitate appropriate infrastructure and funding and access to expertise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429f55e2-e89f-4288-b19a-a1f3a75cb5c7 |
| 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 | 11 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,560 |
| 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 | POOL, 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOONHILLY EARTH STATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2022 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429f55e2-e89f-4288-b19a-a1f3a75cb5c7
- 6 Mar 2022 at 15:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0
- 6 Mar 2022 at 15:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0
- 6 Mar 2022 at 15:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0
- 2 Aug 2021 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0
- 27 Jul 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/429f55e2-e89f-4288-b19a-a1f3a75cb5c7
  6th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d017c5-e9ca-4222-b8c9-ea505b3804c0
  6th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67dbef4f-b5d8-4a5c-83e2-ee14cab709ac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ff3b8be-8883-46ae-a511-2d64f8d7d59f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9876c2d-5e09-4152-8696-98ea5e7bf9d9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b706e2e3-cf53-4e01-a060-c9d43e11ce26
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c203f2e-885b-459d-802e-05489bbdb115
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b651dff5-3760-42a2-9ff5-1022dfc55a1f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b6312c52-fdb0-4a36-a926-a6814bd01fc7

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