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title: "UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3"
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# UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92e61726-1055-4459-8f8a-72aa803133f7

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "UKSBS PR19083 Regulatory Studies Phase 3" is being conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, which operates under the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The procurement involves research service contracts focused on the UK Space Agency's regulatory efforts under the Space Industry Act 2018. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with bids having closed on 11th October 2019. Contracts have a total estimated value of £95,000, divided among three Lots with varying completion deadlines between February and March 2020. The location for service delivery includes the United Kingdom and other international territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the research consultancy sector, particularly those specializing in aerospace technology and safety regulations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that have experience in research services related to space operations or launch vehicle systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can enhance a business’s portfolio and visibility within the burgeoning space industry, supporting growth through innovative contributions to regulatory studies.

## Notice

Closing date for receipt of bids is 11th October 2019 at 11:00 BST. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an agency of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and will be responsible for the regulation of certain aspects of launch under the Space Industry Act 2018, including all launches to orbit. To support the ongoing regulatory development the UK Space Agency is funding a series of studies to develop the general understanding of a variety of launch related topics. The areas to be studied are split across 3 core themes; technology, operations and safety. The ITQ has been divided into three Lots as follows: 1. Lot 1 - Launch Vehicle Test Approach - PS20k (not including VAT) to be completed by 28th February 2020 2. Lot 2 - Launch Vehicle Response Modes - PS50k (not including VAT) to be completed by 6th March 2020 3. Lot 3 - Limits of Useful Mission - Maximum budget value - PS25k (not including VAT) to be completed by 28th February 2020 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 bid documents. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. How to Register on the CCS eSourcing Suite Full details of this opportunity can be found on the e-sourcing portal please follow instructions below. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/ 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 customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea75c50-8d72-4662-879b-d8e1b554b2dd |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2019 - 6 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £89,764 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | DEIMOS SPACE; UK LAUNCH SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2019 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea75c50-8d72-4662-879b-d8e1b554b2dd
- 20 Sep 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb292db-2970-4dad-8ba8-30ca42ba4e43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ea75c50-8d72-4662-879b-d8e1b554b2dd
  18th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb292db-2970-4dad-8ba8-30ca42ba4e43
  20th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22e62b80-dde3-4d19-9839-e28e24de763d
  Bidder - Logging into Emptoris for the first time V1.0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/468cb84d-9269-4658-8ca1-5fc4800053a2
  Bidder Training

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/

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