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title: "DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cf32f39-6c1f-442b-88d6-48f8852bc270"
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# DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cf32f39-6c1f-442b-88d6-48f8852bc270

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), via UK Shared Business Services Limited, has awarded the contract titled "DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool" in the aerospace industry category. This procurement process was conducted through an open tender method, with an award notice published on 10th January 2020. The initial tender submission deadline was set for 14th November 2019, and the contract will run from 27th November 2019 to 30th March 2020. The total contract value amounts to £40,950.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical, scientific, or mathematical software development, particularly those skilled in programming languages like C++, Fortran, or Python. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, as they can provide innovative solutions for the development of orbit lifetime modelling tools, which are essential for UK space licensing efforts.

## Notice

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 14th November 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Introduction At the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. The UKSA leads the UK's civil space programme in order to win sustainable economic growth, secure new scientific knowledge and provide benefit to all citizens. Brief Description of Requirement: The aim of this contract is for the winning supplier to produce an orbit lifetime modelling tool that can be used to support UK licensing. To achieve the aims above, the bidder must satisfy the following objectives: * Develop an orbit lifetime modelling code in a suitable high level, non-proprietary language, ideally C++, but Fortran 90/95/2003 or Python would also be acceptable with appropriate user interface. * Provide the source code of the model * Provide evidence of Verification & Validation (V&V) and associated test problems * Provide software developer documentation * Provide software user documentation * Provide training on the use of software and technical support following one day training course on site at UK Space Agency for estimated 4 attendees For further details please refer to the bid pack which is accessible via the Delta eSourcing portal. Additional information: **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab47b83-818e-4cec-b4e5-329a1b280a6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2019 - 30 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,950 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GMV INNOVATING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2020 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab47b83-818e-4cec-b4e5-329a1b280a6a
- 31 Oct 2019 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c65740-5697-4ae8-b40a-0c6918d09368

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eab47b83-818e-4cec-b4e5-329a1b280a6a
  10th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80c65740-5697-4ae8-b40a-0c6918d09368
  31st October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c26fd7de-3ff1-49af-9ecd-b118285faa7d
  DDaT19246 - ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9d6bd952-9a26-487f-a7e8-7388676a95ff
  DDaT19246 - ITQ questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be52fe1b-31db-485f-ba54-a49357784ef7
  DDaT19246 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/738b3060-8d4f-43ac-aabf-e7f83988e394
  DDaT19246 - Supplies Purchasing Contract - Low Risk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/Z778365W6E

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