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title: "UK SBS PS16254 Subject Matter Domain Expertise in SSA & Large Scale SSA Systems Design"
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# UK SBS PS16254 Subject Matter Domain Expertise in SSA & Large Scale SSA Systems Design

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a16e92-3855-415d-8205-e7a47bbd194e

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is seeking expertise in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and large scale SSA systems design through their tender titled "UK SBS PS16254 Subject Matter Domain Expertise in SSA & Large Scale SSA Systems Design." This procurement, which falls under the research and development services category, is part of a strategically important programme for STFC RAL Space and is aligned with the UK Space Agency. The tender period ended on 10th March 2017, and the associated contract was awarded on 16th March 2017. This contract is set to commence on 20th March and conclude on 31st August 2017, with delivery expected at the address in OX11 0QX.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those focused on space technology and systems engineering. Businesses that specialise in SSA and have experience working with governmental or large-scale projects will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are explicitly encouraged to participate, making this a viable opportunity for innovative companies looking to engage with public sector contracts.

## Notice

The 3SST2015 is a strategically important programme for STFC RAL Space and UK (via UK Space Agency and UK Ministry of Defence) with key milestones which must be met if UK is to achieve its objectives and deliver its commitments in this international programme. The 3SST2015 is part of the SST-Framework which will continue until 2020 when it will be succeeded by the SST-Programme. The UK Government (with the UK Space Agency [UKSA] leading) is coordinating UK's activities to meet the SST Consortium objective. The aim of this tender is to contribute to the EU SST WPs 4-6 in order to enable STFC ( a sub-contractor to UKSA, the UK Beneficiary to the H2020 grant which makes STFC a Third Party subcontractor in the EU's H2020 framework) to fulfil their commitments to UKSA. This tender comprises of specific work requirements within the Space Situational Awareness (SSA) area in order to deliver the deliverables identified within the 3SST2015 project. It concerns the technical Work Packages only - WP5, WP6. The work is mostly concerned with the Work Package 5, UKSA is leading Work Package 5 at the EU level while STFC is leading Work Package 6 at the EU level. STFC is providing support to Work Package 4 UK lead. The delivery of the requirements specified will enable STFC to fulfil its commitments for Work Packages 4, 5 and 6. The work relating to WP4 is limited to liaising with the WP4 Leader with respect to the interfaces and technical tasks co-ordination between WP4, WP5 and WP6. Please refer to the attached documentation for the full specification. Additional information: Please do not contact the above Buyer directly. Please ensure all communication is made using the following process. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing Expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b478771f-fe0a-4d28-88f1-d99291a0bda4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2017 - 31 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,531 |
| 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 | DEIMOS SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2017 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b478771f-fe0a-4d28-88f1-d99291a0bda4
- 3 Mar 2017 at 18:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394f5db0-e6d5-46cd-8fca-f2a781746770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b478771f-fe0a-4d28-88f1-d99291a0bda4
  26th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394f5db0-e6d5-46cd-8fca-f2a781746770
  3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c81964fa-8448-4bf1-b65a-152a3e35c064
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f996e3a-05a0-43c0-bf46-849f643ee096
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/141daf9c-0ac7-4925-829f-e71d3fc13a01
  S2 - Services purchasing contract - high value
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e9dc081-22d7-41e1-a174-23abaf5570d3
  PS16254 ITQ Invitation to Quote Mar 05
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4892d30d-e308-43eb-86a8-075f08872659
  ITQ Invitation to Quote questions v7
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/269f57d8-817b-44a0-859e-1ded6418abea
  PS16254 AW5.2 Price Schedule v5

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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