--- title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION" published: "2022-02-25" --- # GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5418f41-3f0e-4c68-ae7b-dc195ae44704.json) ## Summary The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking a supplier for the "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1919 SWIMMR S1 Technical Contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation Lines" tender. This procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11th March 2022. The successful contractor will contribute to a £20 million, four-year programme aimed at enhancing the UK's capabilities in space weather monitoring and prediction, focusing on critical areas such as space radiation and its effects on aviation systems. The contract is anticipated to be awarded on 24th March 2022, with the project running until 31st October 2022. The total value for this opportunity ranges between £100,000 and £110,000, excluding VAT, addressing technical support services in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in technical support services related to space and aviation. Companies with capabilities in space-based missions, sensor design, and aviation operations will find this procurement especially relevant. As the selected bidder will be involved in developing and deploying new instruments and models to improve space weather prediction and mitigation, businesses that can demonstrate experience in managing complex projects and strong connections within the aviation industry are encouraged to participate. ## Notice UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has a requirement to provide SWIMMR with a supplier who can give technical contributions to Space Trusted and Space Aviation lines. SWIMMR (Space Weather Instrumentation, Measurement, Modelling and Risk) is a PS20 million, four-year programme that will improve the UK's capabilities for space weather monitoring and prediction. There will be an emphasis on space radiation, which can affect aircraft systems, changes in the upper atmosphere, affecting communications, and surges in the current in power grids and other ground-level systems. These are significant risks to the infrastructures we rely on in daily life and are recorded in the UK's National Risk Register. SWIMMR will develop and deploy new instruments, models and services to support the UK space weather community and the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre. This programme will significantly add to the UK's capability to predict and mitigate the hazards of space weather, as well as providing a basis for wider international collaboration over the four year lifetime of the proposal and beyond. SWIMMR has the following high level objectives: I.Mitigate the potential radiation hazards of space weather to satellites and aviation operations; II.Mitigate potential space weather effects on communication and global positioning; III.Mitigate the potential risks of space weather to electric power distribution. This procurement is concerned with the Space Trusted and Aviation Trusted strands. The main aim of this tender is to provide world-class contributions to the Space Trusted and Aviation Trusted strands covering a wide range of areas within science, engineering and operations: space-based missions, aviation missions, space systems design, space radiation sensors design, aviation sensors design, aviation flight campaigns, ground systems, specialist procurement, trade-offs of complex systems with user-specific and complex high-order criteria, first-hand experience of flight operations, established wide contacts within aviation industry including RAF and commercial flights. WP1: Technical Co-ordination support to Space Trusted strand delivery (specific tasks and deliverables); WP2: Technical Co-ordination support to support to Aviation Trusted strand delivery (specific tasks and deliverables); WP3: Technical Co-ordination support to IMF (Interface Management Facility) based at RAL Space; WP4: Procurement for the Aviation Trusted strand; The estimated value of the opportunity is between PS100,000-PS110,000 excl. VAT with PS110,000 being the maximum budget available which cannot be exceeded. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e02f3e3-df46-4e55-9c9f-f09e10dc8d5a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Mar 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 RESEARCH AND INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 25 Feb 2022 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e02f3e3-df46-4e55-9c9f-f09e10dc8d5a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e02f3e3-df46-4e55-9c9f-f09e10dc8d5a 25th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Swindon:-UKRI-1919-SWIMMR-S1-Technical-Contributions-to-Space-Trusted-and-Space-Aviation-Lines/Z4ZV898ZXR Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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