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title: "PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86e14043-c117-4520-b25e-de1636292d57"
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# PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap

Buyer: UK SBS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86e14043-c117-4520-b25e-de1636292d57

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract to Grey Consultants Ltd (trading as Exotopic) through an open procurement procedure for the project titled "PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap." The objective is to create a supplementary document focusing on Space Nuclear Power technology, exploring UK capabilities in the international context for potential Moon and Mars exploration. The buyer, UK SBS, is based in Swindon, England, and the contract period is from January 4th to March 29th, 2024.

This procurement opportunity offers business growth prospects particularly for companies involved in research and development services related to consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this project, given the emphasis on specialist services related to space exploration technology. The award value is £45,025 in GBP, presenting a revenue opportunity for businesses interested in space technology innovation and international collaboration.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this tender is to obtain specialist services to generate a supplementary document to the Space Exploration Technology Roadmap published by the UK Space Agency in July 2023. This document will be focussed on the technology theme Space Nuclear Power. The UK has a strong nuclear sector, and the Agency is interested to find out how this can be applied to space exploration from small scale radioactive-isotope heating systems for space instrumentation to power systems that support human exploration on planetary surfaces. The Agency is also keen to understand the complimentary nature and/or overlap of these systems with other nuclear technology considerations that could be developed for a non-space purpose. The Agency wishes to understand the UK capabilities in the wider international context, our potential contribution to powering this international endeavour to explore the Moon and Mars, understand the technology gaps and the options to overcome these gaps, to inform a potential Agency R&D programme in this area.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97fbf92-fa81-4bac-8a84-d5760afafa55 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2024 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,025 |
| 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 SBS |
| 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 | GREY CONSULTANTS LTD (T.A. EXOTOPIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97fbf92-fa81-4bac-8a84-d5760afafa55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b97fbf92-fa81-4bac-8a84-d5760afafa55
  12th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9f239c9-5b22-4442-9da1-fc002647aefc
  n/a

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