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title: "UKSA UK Operational Support Provision into the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'"
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# UKSA UK Operational Support Provision into the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d295f17-8dff-459a-b5e5-a35128032388

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involves the tender for "UKSA UK Operational Support Provision into the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'." This contract falls under the technical services category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the current stage is the award of the contract. The total value of the contract is £382,173, with the contract period starting from 8 March 2019 and ending on 29 February 2020. The tender period concluded on 26 February 2019, marking an important date for interested service providers.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for organisations specialising in operational and technical support related to disaster management, satellite imagery, and data services. Companies with expertise in coordinating emergency responses and supply of high-resolution earth observation data would be well-suited to compete in this tendering process. As the contract offers an option to extend for up to three additional years, businesses securing this contract can expect ongoing collaboration and potential increased revenue over time.

## Notice

This contract is for operational technical support services for disaster risk management activities associated with the UK contribution to the International Charter 'Space and Major Disasters'. The services include emergency support for Charter activations, encompassing all activities required for real-time coordination during Charter calls and activations. The services also require the supplier to undertake continuous improvement and operational assurance/ training activities to ensure the UK provides a professional, effective and sustainable response to Charter activations. A condition of this service provision in to the Charter is 'Assured Data Provision'. The supplier must continue to provide the voluntary UK owned and operated high resolution earth observation satellite imagery/ data. Additional information: Option to extend annually by a further 12 months up to the maximum of 3 additional years (1 year+1+1+1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50556cd5-029a-40d6-9ab3-4f597475ef2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 8 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,173 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,173 |
| 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 | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2019 at 11:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50556cd5-029a-40d6-9ab3-4f597475ef2c
- 5 Apr 2019 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50556cd5-029a-40d6-9ab3-4f597475ef2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50556cd5-029a-40d6-9ab3-4f597475ef2c
  8th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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