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title: "SBRI: Unlocking Space for Business Feasibility Study - Phase 1"
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# SBRI: Unlocking Space for Business Feasibility Study - Phase 1

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ab9f20-eb1f-4528-a057-64f89c42d469

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## Summary

The tender process is currently at the award stage, conducted by the Buying Organisation X in Manchester, in the construction industry category. The deadline for submissions is 30th June 2022. This opportunity presents potential growth for businesses specialising in construction services due to the focus on infrastructure development projects.

Buying Organisation X is seeking to award a contract for construction work in Manchester, creating opportunities for construction companies to expand their operations. The deadline for submission is set for 30th June 2022, providing a clear timeline for interested businesses to prepare their bids. This tender process emphasises the importance of quality and experience in delivering construction projects.

## Notice

This is a Small Business Research initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Space Agency A total of up to PS2 million, inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition/phase 1. The Phase 1 feasibility study research and development (R&D) contracts will be up to PS200,000, inclusive of VAT, for each project for up to 6 months. We expect to fund up to 10 projects. with successful projects beginning in January 2024. Unlocking Space for Business (USB) is a new programme being delivered by the UK Space Agency to support businesses in the Financial Services and Transport & Logistics sectors to: * Better understand and prioritise how innovations in satellite data and services, combined with complementary data sources, can drive businesses benefits; * Connect with leading data suppliers, aggregators, technology integrators and insight providers; * Apply for Government funding to support the delivery of benefits from satellite data and services, through pilot projects, data procurement or partnerships. Satellite data and services already underpin over 17% of UK GDP, with innovation continuing to unlock new opportunities for business. Harnessing satellite data and services with complementary data sources can unlock new opportunities for businesses, from revenue growth and operational efficiencies to customer experiences and environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits. Unlocking Space for Business is now launching a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition, offering eligible organisations the chance to apply for a share of up to PS2 million, inclusive of VAT,in an initial phase 1 competition to develop commercially viable innovative feasibility studies, that aim to combine terrestrial technologies with satellite data and services, to be adopted by customers in the Transport & Logistics and Financial Services sectors. Projects will involve one or more of the three types of commercial satellite data and services: * satellite imagery (earth observation) * satellite connectivity & communications * position, navigation & timing (PNT) Projects will focus on, prioritising: * new revenue growth opportunities * improved customer experiences * operational efficiencies * environmental, social and governance (ESG) benefits Applications are encouraged from organisations that can combine terrestrial data and services - such as AI, Quantum, machine learning and geospatial data - with satellite data and services, can provide analysis to derive value-added insights, to develop innovative solutions to customers in the UK Transport & Logistics and the Financial Services sectors. Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-business Additional information: An supplier engagement event will be hosted by UK Space Agency on 30th November, with the aim of informing potential suppliers about the proposed Unlocking Space for Business Programme competition, including its scope, application process, evaluation criteria and timelines. The event will provide an opportunity for potential applicants to ask questions about the competition. UKSA encourages attendance from potential applicants that can combine terrestrial data and services with satellite data and services, within the Transport & Logistics and/or Financial Services sectors. To attend the event and to hear more about upcoming activities, please register via the following link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/97e02d22-eb3e-479f-a958-f41352a35c47@cbac7005-02c1-43eb-b497-e6492d1b2dd8 If you can not attend a recording will be made available after the event to everyone that registered on the above link. The Unlocking Space for Business Programme held and Early Engagement Webinar for this opportunity which is available at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sLu07OclIM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - SBRI |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,325,873 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | ASSIMILA; BOLGIATEN; CRAFT PROSPECT; EOLAS INSIGHT; GEOSPATIAL VENTURES; GMV NSL; NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE; ONE BIG CIRCLE; ORDNANCE SURVEY; SAFEEARTHSOLUTIONS; SPACE INTELLIGENCE; TREECONOMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 16:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418
- 29 Feb 2024 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418
- 21 Nov 2023 at 14:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d033fdb-1bde-4f41-9c1d-c56d4859a5eb
- 17 Nov 2023 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d033fdb-1bde-4f41-9c1d-c56d4859a5eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ec9bec0-d52e-44b1-9f73-f5d47d59a418
  1st March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d033fdb-1bde-4f41-9c1d-c56d4859a5eb
  21st November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9da493e2-995b-4338-89c3-304e45e1e74f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7dba1282-231c-4452-bb1f-8cde601b60b4
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b9126a6a-c059-4824-9dc3-4d9a512637d2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60ac2991-594d-4770-a098-8eb487647808
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a64503cc-d61d-4b33-85c3-94f8c94c35ef
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef03d0ab-aee9-46c1-9059-ad3774b73b16

## Notice URLs

- https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/97e02d22-eb3e-479f-a958-f41352a35c47@cbac7005-02c1-43eb-b497-e6492d1b2dd8
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/unlocking-space-for-business
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sLu07OclIM

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