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title: "UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study"
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# UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d1295f1-b158-4da4-8625-71770802b42e

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has awarded a contract for the "UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study." This procurement process, which has recently reached the 'Award' stage, is focused on the services industry, specifically technical analysis or consultancy services. The contract was initiated under an open tender procedure, with bids having been accepted until 4th January 2019. The contract period is set to commence from 17th January 2019 and will run until 15th March 2019, with a total contract value of £99,950 awarded to SCISYS UK Limited. The project aims to identify system elements required for the UK National Operations Centre (NOC) and deliver a supporting architecture description report to fulfil the UK's future obligations in space surveillance.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in systems and technical consultancy, particularly those proficient in interface design and security requirements for complex systems. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in research and development, technical analysis, and consultancy services are particularly well-placed to benefit from this contract. As the procurement approach was open, it is beneficial for relevant firms to stay engaged and prepared for similar tenders in the future, as the UK government's ongoing commitment to enhancing national capabilities will likely generate additional opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED - PLEASE REFER TO THE AWARD DETAILS SECTION ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/01/2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI STFC RAL Space are seeking a suitable supplier to undertake a piece of work as follows: To identify the system elements that will comprise the UK NOC; the entities that will supply it with data, and the entities that will receive output products from it. Key issues in the study will include the nature of the interfaces between these architecture elements, and the availability and security requirements that the system will need to meet. The NOC user requirements document (URD) and the NOC system requirements document (SRD) will constitute key inputs to this study. The expected outcome is a report providing a description of the system architecture that will be required to meet the UK's national and international SST commitments in the short (2020), medium (2025), and long (2030) term. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: * the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * the name of the registered Bidder; * the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. 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 eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: * name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; * name of the registered Bidder; * name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk: Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders to utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af5ec22-a141-431c-8ad6-c422823c47d6 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,950 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCISYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72246000 - Systems consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af5ec22-a141-431c-8ad6-c422823c47d6
- 14 Dec 2018 at 17:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffbcdc2-f954-4a05-8e90-b21e5be22cb9
- 14 Dec 2018 at 17:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffbcdc2-f954-4a05-8e90-b21e5be22cb9
- 14 Dec 2018 at 17:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffbcdc2-f954-4a05-8e90-b21e5be22cb9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af5ec22-a141-431c-8ad6-c422823c47d6
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffbcdc2-f954-4a05-8e90-b21e5be22cb9
  14th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0c05821-0ed8-4314-a258-84dc25a70d42
  Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d0fc68f-5bdc-4d97-bf95-0409a18ba69b
  Bidder Training
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f3ed527-7944-4cd8-a68e-c3c60352a965
  DDaT18063 ITQ Invitation to Quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3e7002f-50a6-47db-bc5f-ad770cfcf10f
  DDaT18063 ITQ Invitation to Quote Questions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02177495-7a74-4bd7-9b88-45ac4d5ee175
  DDaT18063 AW5.2 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1351438-f88f-407f-b3c1-0bc1cac1c5bc
  DDaT18063 S2 Contract
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  CCS Emptoris eSourcing Portal

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