--- title: "UK SBS IT18031 UK Space Agency Astrodynamics Software Library" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2018-03-29" --- # UK SBS IT18031 UK Space Agency Astrodynamics Software Library Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e83e2324-7be5-4f41-8698-dd4756d97224.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited has initiated a tender (IT18031) for the supply of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics software, specifically designed to support the UK Space Agency's new risk assessment tools. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below the threshold, and the tender period closed on 15 February 2018. The contract value is estimated at £150,000, and the contract duration was set to commence on 1 March 2018 and end by 31 March 2018. This opportunity falls within the software packages and information systems category, and delivery is expected across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. Despite this tender being terminated, it previously represented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on software development and consulting. Companies with expertise in creating astrodynamics software and risk assessment tools would have been especially well-suited to compete for this contract, providing innovative solutions to manage complex satellite operational risks. Such developments not only enhance regulatory and licensing processes within the space sector but also offer a pathway to grow within a rapidly evolving technology landscape. ## Notice *** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. *** This contract is for the supply of relevant astrodynamics and orbital mechanics software to support the development of new risk assessment tools. When placing satellites or spacecraft into orbit around the earth, there is a risk of an unexpected event, such as a collision with another spacecraft in a similar orbit. For the agencies that license these spacecraft and the governments that ultimately underwrite these activities, there is a clear financial risk should collisions occur. As technology evolves and space becomes more accessible, new satellite systems, including so-called 'mega-constellations', formation flying and in-orbit servicing missions, are becoming more complex and numerous. Understanding the risk of collision events in orbit that have financial implications is even more important. Currently UKSA's Orbital Systems Group (OSG), under the Chief Engineers Office, is developing new risk assessment codes and tools to attempt to quantify the likelihood of unexpected events in orbit. These codes are to be developed as first principles capabilities, and as such require an underpinning ability to propagate orbiting objects accurately, robustly and efficiently. To accelerate the development of these tools, the use of existing astrodynamics software to provide this functionality is desired. This contract is being placed to acquire a low-level library of supporting astrodynamics functionality, including orbital propagators, that can be integrated into the OSG developed software, and be used and developed and released by members of the Orbital Systems Group. This software will be essential in the development of risk assessment tools to be used within the UK Space Agency to help inform regulatory and licensing decisions. Additional information: Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. 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For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f | | 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 | 29 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Mar 2018 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f - 1 Mar 2018 at 12:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f - 5 Feb 2018 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ae0711-02a9-4c45-ad5b-4e580381bf8f 29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c16d4804-983c-42fb-83ca-212c0ff3d4c1 Bidder Logging into Emptoris for the first time - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da0d53ee-cdfd-45e6-b6cb-55737627be0d Bidder Training - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9815e0cf-507f-4666-99f6-0789d4ffe150 IT18031 S2 - Services purchasing contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3212328-9b18-4f6a-871e-f1e322fe37f3 Cyber Essentials Questionnaire - see clause C7-15 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62528450-7c0d-479a-944c-655417fe6135 IT18031 ITQ Invitation to Quote 050218 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55926eb5-4fa4-498d-a99a-30647dfcdd66 IT18031 ITQ Invitation to Quote questions 050218 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/707209fb-bbd1-4e06-b1fe-c63e1f29b396 IT18031 AW5.2 Price Schedule ## Notice URLs - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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