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title: "Potential Environmental Impacts of UK Space Launch Activity - A Marine and Terrestrial Study"
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# Potential Environmental Impacts of UK Space Launch Activity - A Marine and Terrestrial Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3291554c-c428-40f4-b2d5-52810c6b7004

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS), involves a tender titled "Potential Environmental Impacts of UK Space Launch Activity - A Marine and Terrestrial Study." This project focuses on understanding the environmental consequences of UK space launch operations and is being classified under research and development consultancy services. The tender is located in Swindon, England, with bids due by 14:00 on 10 January 2019. The procurement method is selective, under a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract value estimated at £40,000 spanning from 16 January to 31 March 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental research and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in impact assessments or sustainability studies. Companies with expertise in marine and terrestrial environmental impacts, regulatory compliance, and working with governmental bodies will be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the increasing emphasis on sustainable practices in the space sector, partners in this domain can position themselves as key contributors to the UK's evolving spaceflight regulatory framework.

## Notice

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 10th January 2019 at 14:00 Note: DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requires your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Spaceflight Programme aims to ensure that UK small satellite launch, and sub-orbital spaceflight services are safe, sustainable and in compliance with all international regulations and treaties. To further inform our international engagement and develop the evidence base, we require a detailed understanding of the potential environmental impacts of UK launch operations, focusing on the risk, consequences and significance of these. This evidence will also help us build a position on issues such as marine licensing and spaceflight regulation, working with DfT, Defra and Marine Scotland. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; 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; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing 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/e1cfb782-bffa-472f-a0f0-0e2a1386d205 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,942 |
| 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 | MOTT MCDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cfb782-bffa-472f-a0f0-0e2a1386d205
- 3 Jan 2019 at 16:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900e928e-e120-4895-89b7-4af38f58069c
- 3 Jan 2019 at 14:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900e928e-e120-4895-89b7-4af38f58069c
- 11 Dec 2018 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900e928e-e120-4895-89b7-4af38f58069c
- 11 Dec 2018 at 15:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900e928e-e120-4895-89b7-4af38f58069c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1cfb782-bffa-472f-a0f0-0e2a1386d205
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/900e928e-e120-4895-89b7-4af38f58069c
  3rd January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe76ccda-ee1e-4fc5-bef1-33675e026929
  CR18191 - Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be1a9a0b-e036-4dcc-b600-f2e198ec1d0f
  CR18191 - AW5.2 Price Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5eb907-f36a-4709-a239-eee058478c26
  CR18191 - Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c681fdc-835b-4229-9b05-1b8b364878c2
  CR18191 - S1 Contract Terms and Conditions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb9660d4-cb84-4cbc-84e6-0facd652d754
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20f7a492-670a-4973-94f5-a76ce2a324c8
  Bidder - Logging in emptoris for first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14e90f34-82ea-4056-bbef-a2afa1a37e8f
  CR18191 - Invitation to Quote - Revised
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ac5fa002-cec5-4a37-9f6a-faacd556add2
  CR18191 - S1 - Services purchasing contract CF

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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