--- title: "PS21220 - Consultation study on UK science and commercial users' requirements for an Atlantic Constellation of Satellites" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2022-04-27" --- # PS21220 - Consultation study on UK science and commercial users' requirements for an Atlantic Constellation of Satellites Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a94e576b-ddc4-478d-aefa-d3d1a972db5d.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender titled "PS21220 - Consultation study on UK science and commercial users' requirements for an Atlantic Constellation of Satellites." This procurement falls within the research and development services industry and is located in Swindon, England. The tender was published on 23rd November 2021, with the bid submission deadline set for 15th December 2021 at 11:00. The contract value is £62,500, and it was awarded based on an open procurement method, allowing for participation from a broad range of suppliers. This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy services related to climate science, oceanography, and commercial data applications. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in research methodologies and innovative technical solutions will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The results of this consultation could also lead to additional opportunities within government departments and agencies, creating a pathway for ongoing engagement in related projects. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Wednesday, 15 December 2021 - 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The overall aim of the exercise is to inform BEIS decision making regarding the Atlantic Constellation. The results of the consultation shall include: * A summary of possible UK use cases for an Atlantic Constellation, including climate science, coastal applications, and oceanography, as well as commercial opportunities to create downstream services; * Analysis of gaps in present data/information sources available to the UK, which an Atlantic Constellation might fill; * A brief analysis and recommended UK response to the current preliminary definition and requirements documents produced by the AIR Association (attached); * Suggested technical innovation opportunities for the UK arising from new instrumentation, algorithms, models, etc.; * A summary of UK industrial and other business opportunities arising through engagement in implementation of the system; and * Considerations of potential interest to BEIS and other UK government departments and agencies, including UKSA, Innovate UK and the Research Councils. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com and follow the instructions to register. If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com and the follow the instructions to 'Login' Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 55265Q2QXU 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 Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging Show less additional text service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by any supplier. If the contracting authority decides to enter into a contract with the successful supplier, this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. 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. For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409d5bd7-572c-4520-8b3b-ba4a87ee9f63 | | 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 | 27 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Contract period | 24 Feb 2022 - 10 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £62,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £62,500 | | 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 | KNOW. CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 27 Apr 2022 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409d5bd7-572c-4520-8b3b-ba4a87ee9f63 - 23 Nov 2021 at 16:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410a6564-fafc-4396-a0ae-e25d92444bc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/409d5bd7-572c-4520-8b3b-ba4a87ee9f63 27th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410a6564-fafc-4396-a0ae-e25d92444bc6 23rd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com - https://uksbs.deltaesourcing.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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