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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4df88bee-515e-4e61-acf4-6e0f906b0edc

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract titled "UKRI-1505 SWIMMR S1ST and S1SA Tasks" to support RAL Space's SWIMMR project. This contract, valued at £49,950, falls within the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry sector and is situated in Swindon, South East England. The procurement process was initiated under the tender type, concluding with the award on 25 May 2021, while the contract duration is from 26 May to 23 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical services related to space exploration and satellite technology. Companies with expertise in spacecraft development or satellite operations would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders similar to this one. The contract's focus on collaboration and specialised support reflects a growing demand for innovative solutions in the aerospace sector, which could facilitate substantial growth for proactive SMEs in this field.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to source a supplier with the skills to be able to provide support to RAL Space's SWIMMR project, on S1ST and S1SA Tasks. This contract was awarded in accordance with Regulation 32 (2) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts Regulations (2015).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1407854b-3974-466a-8f86-e91ef4f4929c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2021 - 23 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| 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 RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVERSE QUANTA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1407854b-3974-466a-8f86-e91ef4f4929c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1407854b-3974-466a-8f86-e91ef4f4929c
  8th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=599738255
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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