--- title: "Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2020-07-13" --- # Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c596a72-f672-4262-837b-94ba7001ef13.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) is conducting a procurement process for the "Future Flight Industrial Strategy Challenge: Aviation Safety Case Research." This tender falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is being executed in Swindon, England. As of the latest update, the tender is in the award stage, with bids evaluated according to the criteria outlined in the Invitation to Quote (ITQ) document. The deadline for bid submissions was 10th June 2020, after which contracts are intended to be awarded, with the contract period scheduled to start from 3rd July 2020 and concluding on 16th December 2020. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation and research sectors, particularly those specialising in drone technology, urban and rural air mobility, and all-electric aircraft systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the evaluation criteria are designed to be accessible. The project aims to foster innovation in aviation systems and services, making it an ideal opportunity for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the rapidly evolving air transportation market. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 10th June 2020 at 11:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The Future Flight Challenge, one of 23 Industrial Strategy Challenges, seeks to develop a novel aviation system capable of safely operating novel models of air transportation incorporating drones, urban/ rural air mobility and sub-regional all electric aircraft. Aircraft will have degrees of autonomy and will support the development and execution of delivery services, inspection services, passenger mobility services. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 2G56F779VK Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts) Responses must be received by the date in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice;and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb0a549-b875-4993-bc81-e339327ecc62 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 16 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £89,548 | | 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | HELIOS TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 13 Jul 2020 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb0a549-b875-4993-bc81-e339327ecc62 - 27 May 2020 at 11:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c8749-a38c-49dc-871b-9ef69e0f7b1c - 22 May 2020 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c8749-a38c-49dc-871b-9ef69e0f7b1c - 12 May 2020 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c8749-a38c-49dc-871b-9ef69e0f7b1c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9eb0a549-b875-4993-bc81-e339327ecc62 13th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b3c8749-a38c-49dc-871b-9ef69e0f7b1c 27th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4bf7148-c51f-42ca-8e84-159f735b7bd3 CR20057 - ITQ Invitation to Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/23772ad5-d8f7-4288-a5bc-87ca19159116 CR20057 - UKRI PSS Contract (Low value) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d254bee2-b996-47ef-b8c7-1bc9016865b2 CR20057 - AW5.2 Price Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c3c4fca-8f07-48a7-9ad9-bdadbe74856b CR20057 - ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com Delta eSourcing Portal - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f631a4b8-b70d-4184-a6f3-8d947ba94378 CR20057 - ITQ Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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