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title: "UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling"
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# UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82dbc94d-93ed-40c0-a689-7d4b78f21dc6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, seeking services for a project titled "UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling." This project falls within the research and development services industry category and is located in Swindon, England. The procurement has reached the Award stage, having been completed on 13 January 2022, with a contract value of £24,996 and a contract period extending from 15 December 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method was a limited tender under a competitive quotation, adhering to a predefined budget threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in cost modelling for launch vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in research and development services, as well as those capable of offering innovative solutions for lifecycle cost assessments, would be particularly well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. This could foster business growth in a rapidly evolving industry focused on space transportation and aeronautics.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Brief Description of Requirement Focusing on CEM's that are to be used on early-stage LV design activities (e.g. Phase 0-A) and for LV architectures that are capable of delivering up to 8000 kg to LEO, the supplier shall perform the following: 1. Critically review the existing CEMs currently used in industry and/or with the potential to be adapted to assess modern small/medium LV life-cycle costs as well as their cost-based price per flight. The review should highlight their applicability to the different stages of vehicle design maturity, outline analysis method gaps and limitations and further discuss their sensitivities to major cost drivers. Regarding the cost drivers, at a minimum the study should consider sensitivities to: launch vehicle architecture, development testing, manufacturing base, learning curve, launch site operations, and inflation. 2. Perform a trade of the identified LV life-cycle cost approaches and select the most promising options to take forward for application on small/medium LVs. 3. Develop either a prototype cost software program or a detailed cost modelling approach. These should detail extensions and/or modifications to existing CEMs based on the most promising options identified in Task 2. An emphasis should be placed on addressing the competencies laid out in the Cost modelling considerations section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54dccc23-de9c-4353-a308-f3c8e33c9131 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,996 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,996 |
| 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 1FL |
| 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 | UK LAUNCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2022 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54dccc23-de9c-4353-a308-f3c8e33c9131

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54dccc23-de9c-4353-a308-f3c8e33c9131
  4th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78be2cda-b448-448c-ae5b-7b81756a4690

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