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title: "Geospatial Capabilities Framework"
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# Geospatial Capabilities Framework

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-647f777e-b054-4805-b01d-0e6ce92d2d36

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking to establish a Geospatial Capabilities Framework through an open tender process. The contract, which is valued at £1,750,000 and falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, is aimed at supporting international development and humanitarian response activities. The tender period closed on 17th September 2021, with the contract commencing on 1st November 2021 and running until 31st October 2023. Interested suppliers were required to respond swiftly, as initial responses may need to be provided within just 48 hours.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geospatial analysis, Earth observation, and GIS capabilities, particularly those equipped to provide rapid solutions and a range of services including machine learning and artificial intelligence applications. Companies focusing on data modelling, cartography, and geospatial intelligence would benefit greatly from this tender, especially those able to support diverse projects in international development and humanitarian efforts, thereby helping to expand their operational reach and expertise in a growing market.

## Notice

The purpose of this RFFP is to assist the Catapult in establishing a Capabilities Framework by appointing organisations who can meet ongoing and/or fast turnaround requirements.It is the Catapult's intention to utilise this Capabilities Framework to support new and on-going initiatives, likely supporting International Development and Humanitarian response activities.These may be for government funded projects, other funding bodies' projects, supporting International Development/Humanitarian organisations/consultancies, and supporting other project's needs.Whilst the capabilities required are likely to be varied, the actual requirements will depend on the projects being undertaken and the needs of the ultimate customer. In addition, it should be noted that the work may often demand both short timescales (potentially 48 hours) for the initial responses, and for the actual delivery of the capability.The capabilities required are likely to include, but not be limited to the following list. These capabilities form the lots that will be used within the Framework. Where appropriate within your responses please highlight the proposed use of manual methods, automated methods, Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI).- Change detection.- Object detection.- Population movements.- Critical infrastructure analysis.- Climate.- Open-Sourced INTelligence (OSINT) analysis.- Cartography and mapping.- Development of Web GIS mapping applications.- Provision of additional surge support resources with Earth Observation (EO), Geospatial Analysis, and/or Geographical Information System (GIS) capabilities and experience.- Modelling capabilities relevant to the International Development and Humanitarian environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97f2e9e-bf92-4c0b-8ab5-cd96946ee387 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 30 |
| Supplier names | 4 EARTH INTELLIGENCE; ABACO; AVE BILISIM; BLUESKY INTERNATIONAL; BORWELL; COMPUSULT; CYIENT EUROPE; DSM GEODATA; EMU ANALYTICS; ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS; EUROPA TECHNOLOGIES; GEO SMART DECISIONS; GEOSPATIAL INSIGHT; GLOBALTRUST; GMV NSL; HELYX SECURE INFORMATION SYSTEMS; HR WALLINGFORD; IIC TECHNOLOGIES; LOVELL JOHNS; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; PCSG; PELORY; PICTERRA; REGIO O; RHEATECH; RISKAWARE; RMSI; SPATIAL DAYS; SPOTTITT; TELESPAZIO VEGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97f2e9e-bf92-4c0b-8ab5-cd96946ee387

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f97f2e9e-bf92-4c0b-8ab5-cd96946ee387
  11th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV163111
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://sa.catapult.org.uk

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