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title: "Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms"
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# Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fb0a90e-5a19-45ef-bc98-da32a906f5a3

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with NI Space and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has announced a tender titled "Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms." This procurement falls under the IT services category, with additional relevance to environmental services and consultancy. The project aims to find remote sensing solutions to monitor blue-green algae in water bodies in Northern Ireland, particularly Lough Neagh. Key dates include a briefing event on 21st October 2024, with Phase 1 of the project running until March 2025. The procurement method is specified as "Other - Contracts For Innovation," with an end date for tender submissions on 8th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on AI, quantum computing, machine learning, drones, and geospatial data, especially those capable of integrating satellite and terrestrial data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. It offers a platform for businesses to showcase innovative solutions that leverage cutting-edge technology to address environmental challenges, promising both validation and potential future collaborations if successful in Phase 1.

## Notice

UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with NI Space and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), is seeking potential remote sensing solutions to predict, detect and monitor the extent and movement of the Blue Green Algae in Lough Neagh. Proposed solutions are expected to provide a remote sensing solution to the prediction, early detection, monitoring, and movement of blue-green algae in Lough Neagh and other water bodies in Northern Ireland. We are particularly interested in proposals from organisations that can combine terrestrial data and services (e.g. AI, quantum, machine learning, drones, geospatial data) with satellite data and services, and can provide analysis to derive value-added insights, to develop innovative solutions for customers. Phase 1 is intended to demonstrate the technical feasibility of a proposed concept and its viability as a solution for UKSA, DAERA, and NI Space. UKSA reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend from Phase 1 with successful bidders as part of this pre-commercial procurement. Large algal blooms are generally seasonal (Spring/Summer) and therefore the window of opportunity to test solutions may be reduced. However, it is likely that there will be blue green algae blooms present in different locations throughout most of the year. Phase 1 will run until March 2025 with a potential call for a Phase 2 in the 2025-2026 financial year. A briefing event will be held on Monday 21st October 2024 9.30am - 11.00am. Link is either on the Simply do website or below

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a79e87-bedc-4e8b-a927-ca918dd1b364 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Contracts For Innovation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1SZ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90730000 - Pollution tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation
- 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 09:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a79e87-bedc-4e8b-a927-ca918dd1b364

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a79e87-bedc-4e8b-a927-ca918dd1b364
  10th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sbrini.simplydo.co.uk/challenges/66f41d26b697d1b48ea4dd50
  This is the link to SBRI Northern Ireland, challenge website. applicants will need to register and submit via this link. The link contains all the documentation for the call.
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sbri-uk-space-agency-phase-1-information-event-tickets-1028742034117
  A briefing event will be held on Monday 21st October 2024 9.30am - 11.00am.

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