--- title: "Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-09" --- # Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a2a150e-3057-4556-aee4-50e4c62422be.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Council is currently seeking qualified consultants for the "Spaceport Cornwall Centre for Space Technologies Safety Case and Siting Assessment". This procurement process falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focusing on business services such as consulting. The tender period is set to end on 20 July 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 26 July 2021 and run until 31 August 2021. This opportunity is being executed through an open procurement method, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate. The project aims to support satellite launch operations and the research and development of related technologies at Cornwall Airport Newquay. This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consulting services related to safety assessments and regulatory compliance within the space industry. Given the scope of the Centre for Space Technologies, businesses with expertise in space systems integration, aerospace safety regulations, and project management in technological environments would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this project not only enhances visibility within the burgeoning space sector but also aligns with emerging trends in space exploration and satellite deployment in the UK. ## Notice With support of the European Regional Development Fund, Cornwall Council have embarked on the development of the Centre for Space Technologies (CST) to be located at Cornwall Airport Newquay. The project is one element of the broader Spaceport Cornwall programme, establishing facilities, infrastructure and services to support satellite launch operations and the research and development of satellite and launch system technologies. Once completed, the Centre for Space Technologies will include facilities to support a range of launch system and satellite related activities, including a space systems integration facility, space systems operations facility and outdoor integration and test area. As the Centre for Space Technologies will be used to support launch related programmes, some of the activities will be regulated under the Space Industry Act 2018, and may require licensing under the Space Industry Regulations, to be passed into law in July 2021. Cornwall Council are seeking qualified specialist consultant support to perform a safety case and siting assessment for the core activities to be performed within the Centre for Space Technologies at Spaceport Cornwall. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa477a0-b283-46f7-a614-9650e3e4475b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 9 Jul 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa477a0-b283-46f7-a614-9650e3e4475b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caa477a0-b283-46f7-a614-9650e3e4475b 9th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0d2567a9-bde0-eb11-810d-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Link to tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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