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title: "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2022-04-12"
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# UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d192167e-25df-4209-bc5b-7b665d98e92a

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency is seeking to engage suppliers through a direct procurement method for a call-off contract focused on independent technical space services. The title of the contract is "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services," which aims to provide insights and data from the Aerospace Corporation. This arrangement has a not to exceed initial value of £3 million for the period starting from March 2021 until March 2022, with options for three one-year extensions that could potentially raise the total contract value to £9 million by March 2025. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract currently awarded to Aerospace Corporation UK Limited, effective from 3rd March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the aerospace sector. Companies that can provide innovative data solutions and technical insights are especially well-suited to compete, particularly as this is a direct procurement process likely aimed at minimising administrative burdens and facilitating timely delivery. Given the potential for substantial total contract value through extension options, interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in a competitive and strategic manner to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services, insight and data from Aerospace Corporation (Federally Funded Research & Development Centre (FFDRC)). This contract is a call off arrangement with a not to exceed value of PS3M for the initial period from Mar 2021 to Mar 2022. The contract includes three one year optional extension periods with a not to exceed limit of PS2M per annum until 31 Mar 2025. The potential total contract value if all option periods are exercised is PS9M

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d18b79-82cc-4a9c-a5ec-60b9c0454661 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1SZ |
| 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 | AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 16:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d18b79-82cc-4a9c-a5ec-60b9c0454661
- 3 Apr 2021 at 06:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d18b79-82cc-4a9c-a5ec-60b9c0454661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d18b79-82cc-4a9c-a5ec-60b9c0454661
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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