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title: "GNSS Joint Test Activity"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21b145ee-46de-4dfb-bfca-4f5206d26a21"
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# GNSS Joint Test Activity

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21b145ee-46de-4dfb-bfca-4f5206d26a21

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is conducting a procurement process for the "GNSS Joint Test Activity" in the services sector, specifically within the realm of research and development. This procurement is classified under the CPV code 73000000. The tender period concluded on 7th March 2018, and the contract is set to run from 12th March 2018 to 11th September 2018. The procurement method used for this opportunity was a direct tender action, which is classified as a single tender action below the threshold, indicating a streamlined approach for securing the necessary services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer research and development services, particularly those focusing on technology and security monitoring systems. Companies with expertise in areas related to the European Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and compliance with European regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the contracting authority offers a chance for business growth through potential partnerships in high-value government contracts, delivering essential services that contribute to national security frameworks.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority requires support in order to deliver a national precursor monitoring campaign which will provide valuable input into the European GNSS Agency (GSA) Joint Test Activity (JTA). The activity is required in order to deliver against the Contracting Authorities obligations as a Competent PRS Authority (CPA) which is defined in the European Decision No 1104/201/EU. Article 5 and sets out that CPA's shall support the execution of activity to establish the necessary processes/interfaces to the Galileo Security Monitoring centre.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd4269-eb3a-492f-aa09-cc07106c3a9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2018 - 11 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,200 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOTTINGHAM SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd4269-eb3a-492f-aa09-cc07106c3a9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69fd4269-eb3a-492f-aa09-cc07106c3a9d
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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