--- title: "Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2024-10-10" --- # Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-48fc38d8-90fe-40cd-aab0-af6eb44004a8.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency (UKSA), in collaboration with NI Space and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), has initiated the planning stage for a procurement titled "Contracts for Innovation - Using space-based technology to predict and monitor blue-green algal blooms". This project focuses on developing remote sensing solutions to predict, detect, and monitor blue-green algae in Lough Neagh and other water bodies in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support) and research and development services. The engagement end date for this procurement is 8th November 2024. A briefing event is scheduled on 21st October 2024 from 9.30am to 11.00am. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in combining terrestrial data services (such as AI, quantum, machine learning, drones, geospatial data) with satellite data to provide innovative insights and solutions. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the tender progresses from Phase 1, which aims to demonstrate the technical feasibility, to potential further phases, selected businesses will have the chance to establish themselves as key technology contributors in space-based environmental monitoring, enhancing innovation and expertise in the sector. ## 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/b8d8ab1f-69ab-4b18-802f-0165b716b180 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2024 at 08:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d8ab1f-69ab-4b18-802f-0165b716b180 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8d8ab1f-69ab-4b18-802f-0165b716b180 10th October 2024 - Early engagement 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. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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