--- title: "PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SBS" published: "2023-11-22" --- # PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap Buyer: UK SBS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c92503b7-3106-4a7f-8674-75ff27c2628a.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS), is conducting a tender titled "PS23405 - Space Nuclear Power Technology Roadmap" in the research and development services category. The tender, which falls under the CPV classification of 73000000, aims to procure specialist services for generating a supplementary document related to space nuclear power technology. The submission deadline for bids is Friday, 8th December 2023 at 11:00. The procurement method used is an open procedure (below threshold), and the contract period is scheduled to run from 20th December 2023 to 29th March 2024. This tender for specialist services in space nuclear power technology presents a growth opportunity for businesses within the research and development services sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in nuclear technology and space exploration are well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in contributing to the international endeavour of exploring the Moon and Mars, identifying technology gaps, and informing R&D programmes in this area should consider participating in this procurement process facilitated through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, managed by UK SBS. ## Notice The final date and time for the submission of bids is Friday, 8th December 2023 at 11:00 DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement The aim of this tender is to obtain specialist services to generate a supplementary document to the Space Exploration Technology Roadmap published by the UK Space Agency in July 2023. This document will be focussed on the technology theme Space Nuclear Power. The UK has a strong nuclear sector, and the Agency is interested to find out how this can be applied to space exploration from small scale radioactive-isotope heating systems for space instrumentation to power systems that support human exploration on planetary surfaces. The Agency is also keen to understand the complimentary nature and/or overlap of these systems with other nuclear technology considerations that could be developed for a non-space purpose. The Agency wishes to understand the UK capabilities in the wider international context, our potential contribution to powering this international endeavour to explore the Moon and Mars, understand the technology gaps and the options to overcome these gaps, to inform a potential Agency R&D programme in this area. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number PS23405. Additional information: DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations that apply to this opportunity. Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Jaggaer eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity, unless a system outage is experienced, to which the Contracting Authority will advise upon accordingly. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded. As a user of the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Jaggaer messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no Legal Standing, merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response. Please note it is your organisations 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 under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), 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 your organisation in doing so. 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/03132dde-5f57-46b1-b8f4-e2cd86e1c44b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SBS | | 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 - 22 Nov 2023 at 13:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03132dde-5f57-46b1-b8f4-e2cd86e1c44b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03132dde-5f57-46b1-b8f4-e2cd86e1c44b 22nd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37171fe2-18e8-4383-9b02-8c435c64d3a2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edb9de3c-b4e2-44f7-aea5-ec2f9528725b n/a - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Jaggaer eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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