--- title: "Provision of the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme (EOIP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-08-23" --- # Provision of the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme (EOIP) Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a26d8887-ba44-4fe6-98b6-b5068a939b93.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency, through UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme (EOIP)" in the Research and Development services category. The procurement is in the planning stage, with a budget covering the period from 2022 to 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender is expected to be published before the end of August, with a market engagement event scheduled for the 7th of September 2022 at the UK National Earth Observation conference in Leicester. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, particularly those focusing on Earth observation capabilities and related consultancy services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable. The UK Space Agency is seeking suppliers to develop the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to the advancement of EO capabilities in the UK and establish collaborations with academic and industrial partners. Interested parties can engage with UK Space Agency through in-person or virtual events to gather more information and potentially participate in the tender process. ## Notice Description of the procurement: Earth observation (EO) science is fundamental to humanity's understanding of our planet, its climate and natural processes. EO capabilities enable a wide range of public services, including meteorology, Earth imagery, climate monitoring, environmental management & agriculture, urban planning, and intelligence, surveillance & reconnaissance. These services are all underpinned by the instruments and technologies which enable satellites to gather data, which can take decades to design, build and mature. To build UK capability and develop the UK industrial/academic skill base, the UK Space Agency established the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme (EOIP) in 2007. The programme seeks to develop UK capability in EO instrumentation by: providing and overseeing the delivery of match-funded grants; providing strategic, business and technical advice to project teams, the wider EO sector and UK government; and promoting close working relationships and knowledge transfer between the academic community and industry. The UK Space Agency is now undertaking a retendering process for the next contract for the programme. Further details are available via the attachment to this Future Opportunity Market engagement: We intend to release a Request for Information before the end of August, together with a draft statement of requirements. It is our intention to hold a market engagement event on the afternoon of the 7th September 2022 from 13:00 to 14:00 at the UK National Earth Observation conference, National Space Centre, Leicester (room TBC). At the event there will be an opportunity to discuss our plans and consult with parties interested in potentially bidding to deliver the Programme. The event will take the form of a presentation and discussion and will outline our current thinking, the anticipated procurement process, general discussion, and request for information. The process will also provide an opportunity to network with others in this field. We welcome engagement from those who are not planning to attend the conference; we intend to provide the opportunity to join the session remotely and provide a recording for interested parties. UK Space Agency will use the opportunity to gather intelligence from providers who may influence and inform the development of the final tender. Next Steps / joining instructions: If you are planning to attend the National EO Conference and would like to attend the event on 7th September in person, please let us know by emailing commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk so that we can ensure sufficient room capacity. If you would like to join virtually, or would like to receive a recording of the event, please also contact us at the above email address. The Authority reserves the right not to proceed with the Procurement, or any part thereof, or change the requirements as necessary at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b9c095-f9bd-474e-bee0-c92e44901f2e | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2022 at 12:19 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b9c095-f9bd-474e-bee0-c92e44901f2e - 18 Aug 2022 at 13:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b9c095-f9bd-474e-bee0-c92e44901f2e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45b9c095-f9bd-474e-bee0-c92e44901f2e 23rd August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14f817e5-7cca-48a3-8718-418d94849d7d ## Notice URLs - https://www.ukspaceagency.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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