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title: "SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES"
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# SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63398d23-6c2c-4e3c-9a8a-e41a7a1917a7

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is planning to invite tenders for the "SPACE LAUNCH - RANGE SAFETY, TRACKING AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITIES" contract, which is classified under the CPV category of Telemetry and control equipment. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with notable deadlines including a future notice date set for 27th October 2017 and the contract period running from 18th December 2017 to 11th May 2018. The contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £120,000, and it is aimed at organisations capable of delivering expertise in safety tracking data collection and analysis related to space launch practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in sectors such as aerospace, engineering, and technology, specifically those specialising in telemetry, radar, and space systems. Companies with a focus on innovations in launch safety and tracking systems will find this particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the nature of the requirement, which seeks to enhance safety management practices in the space launch industry.

## Notice

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the UK Space Agency (UKSA) would like to give prior notification of their intention to invite tenders for the following requirement. The purpose of this future procurement is to choose a suitable bidder to supply the expertise required for study(s) into Space Launch - Range, Safety Tracking and Surveillance Facilities. REQUIREMENT The successful bidder will be required to deliver the following: 1. Investigate current launch practice in the collection of trajectory (safety tracking) data, their use in safety management. 2. Relate safety tracking data quality to a level of safety, providing a commentary on its contribution within the overall launch safety process including flight termination criteria. 3. Survey existing, near-to-market or capable-of-adaption systems that could provide a suitable level of trajectory information with guidance on the level of safety integrity that differing technologies or technical approaches may offer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a69ee-f94b-449d-9996-3e04a7fd3ad3 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2017 - 11 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Redhill |
| Postcode | RH6 0YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |
| Local authority | Crawley |
| Electoral ward | Langley Green & Tushmore |
| Westminster constituency | Crawley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 35722000 - Radar

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 14:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a69ee-f94b-449d-9996-3e04a7fd3ad3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/326a69ee-f94b-449d-9996-3e04a7fd3ad3
  17th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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