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title: "UKSBS PR18136 National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme Support Services"
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# UKSBS PR18136 National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme Support Services

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c3fb29f-cdad-48d1-b5f6-9e2e0cbdd638

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "UKSBS PR18136 National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme Support Services," managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited, is currently in the award stage. This opportunity falls under the engineering services category and is aimed at supporting the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme. The contract is valued between £2.9 million and £3.3 million, with a maximum limit of £3.7 million, inclusive of VAT. The contract period will span 48 months with potential extensions, commencing from March 29, 2019, and concluding on March 31, 2023. Bidders should note that submissions are required by January 31, 2019, at 14:00 hours.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are looking to enter the aerospace sector and engage with research and technology initiatives. Interested firms will benefit from the exposure to grant-funded industrial development projects and have the potential to be involved in approximately 18 funded projects over the programme's lifespan. Companies with expertise in engineering services, monitoring and control, research and development, and business consultancy will find this contract well-suited for their capabilities, providing a pathway to develop further partnerships within the industry.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 31/01/19 AT 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER - PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THE ADDITIONAL TEXT SECTION. ----- The National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme is intended to provide an entry point to SMEs who have not previously engaged in the R&T landscape to gain; * Engagement with an end user to provide expertise and exploitation benefit to the SME through undertaking the R&T activity * exposure to, and experience in undertaking grant funded industrial development work so that they can progress through the available support mechanisms. The scope outlined within this RFP is intended to deliver the aspects of the SME engagement, development and support that are unique to the National Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme. The contract shall be 48 months in duration and cover the necessary engagement and development of consortia and projects to support 4 calls for proposals staggered at approximately 6 month intervals. Each call will result in circa 18 funded projects. Support shall be provided to the successfully funded projects throughout the project duration, and shall also include providing the necessary evidence to BEIS, Innovate UK and the ATI to support the decision and shaping of the remaining calls and future programme / interventions. The budget expected to deliver the service detailed herein over 48 months is expected range of PS2.9m to PS3.3m, but must not exceed PS3.7m; including VAT. The contract will be for a 48 month duration, with 2 options to extend for a period of 12 months each, 10 therefore the total potential opportunity is 48+12+12 months. The value of the total potential opportunity over 72 months is estimated at around PS5.8M; including VAT. ----- Full details may be found via the Crown Commercial Services eSourcing Suite. ----- The Services covered by this procurement exercise have NOT been sub-divided into Lots, as this is for an complete solution and it is not operationally feasible to do so. ----- Bidders should also note that bids exceeding PS3.7M (inc.VAT) will be considered non-compliant and automatically disqualified, with no further consideration or evaluation being conducted on them.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c34e19-cbf6-4ea5-ade5-7e366bba5c8f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2019 - 16 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2019 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c34e19-cbf6-4ea5-ade5-7e366bba5c8f
- 24 Dec 2018 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4dc10b-dd75-430c-99be-0a80e3f61c7e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c34e19-cbf6-4ea5-ade5-7e366bba5c8f
  16th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb4dc10b-dd75-430c-99be-0a80e3f61c7e
  24th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b27b43fd-1d95-4f3e-90a0-5b05bc720c41
  Bidder Instructions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfdd6277-9534-46fa-8ecd-9b46ca175a8e
  Reference Docs
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80b74ed8-c14c-41f2-b597-0a3818cd133e
  RFP Docs
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
  Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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