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title: "PS24133 - UKSAC23_0114 - Opportunities and Value of the IOSM Market"
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# PS24133 - UKSAC23_0114 - Opportunities and Value of the IOSM Market

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8099d194-2d81-4bc2-a1ff-d05b3aef9dc9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contracting opportunity titled "PS24133 - UKSAC23_0114 - Opportunities and Value of the IOSM Market" involves the UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED as the buying organisation. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. It is at the award stage, with a contract period starting on July 3, 2024, and ending on January 17, 2025. The deadline for tender submissions was on May 31, 2024, and the procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially those skilled in research and development services related to space technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for this contract due to the indicated suitability for SME participation. The awarded contract, valued at £191,051.55 GBP, was granted to Know Consulting Limited. Businesses operating in England will benefit from this opportunity to engage in space-related projects and contribute to the evolving In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacturing (IOSM) domain within the space sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Service RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement Satellites in orbit are currently single-shot objects; they are not maintained, refuelled or upgraded, merely replaced. Space and the microgravity environment offers possibilities to manufacture materials and compounds which are either very difficult or, in some cases, impossible to do on Earth. The technology to conduct both these activities is now being developed at pace and In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacturing (IOSM) is an emerging domain within the space sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f85e5b-1a30-454e-9fce-e607085c9b71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £191,051 |
| 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 1UH |
| 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 | KNOW CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f85e5b-1a30-454e-9fce-e607085c9b71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f85e5b-1a30-454e-9fce-e607085c9b71
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e423e1c-1464-4c65-a870-8e262903c975

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