--- title: "PS24227 - Critical analysis of post-mission disposal options for Cislunar space missions study (UKSAC24_0092)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SBS" published: "2024-10-23" --- # PS24227 - Critical analysis of post-mission disposal options for Cislunar space missions study (UKSAC24_0092) Buyer: UK SBS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-faeab587-366c-406a-8795-42a273ea491c.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency (UKSA), administered through UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS), is commissioning a study titled "PS24227 - Critical Analysis of Post-Mission Disposal Options for Cislunar Space Missions" (UKSAC24_0092). This procurement process falls under the Research and Development services category and operates under an open procedure below the threshold. The procurement is currently in the Tender Amendment stage, with the final date for bid submissions extended to 6th November 2024 at 11:00. The study is designed to support the UKSA in developing Cislunar regulatory policies and contributing to international guidelines for space debris mitigation in Cislunar environments. The total value of the contract is £20,333.33, and the contract period runs from 25th November 2024 to 28th February 2025. The project addresses key sustainability challenges for missions beyond Earth's orbit, with potential beneficiaries in the UK and globally. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in research and development services, specifically those with expertise in space sustainability and policy development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the contract's suitability provisions favouring such entities. Organisations engaged in consultancy services, space exploration technologies, and environmental impact analysis stand to benefit from participating. Winning this contract will enable businesses to influence global space exploration standards and contribute to the development of the UK's regulatory framework for future lunar missions. Bidders must submit all information via the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, following detailed instructions to ensure compliance with procurement regulations and evaluation criteria. ## Notice ***The final date and time for the submission of bids has been extended to Wednesday 06th November @11:00*** DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UK Space Agency (UKSA) Background As a global leader in space sustainability and a strong investor in space exploration, the UK regularly engages in various national and international forums to help set norms and best practices that influence responsible behaviour for interplanetary and beyond Earth orbit missions. This includes membership of the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), among others. Given the sustainability challenges that the Cislunar environment presents, the UK Space Agency is keen to support the development of new guidelines for the sustainable use of Cislunar space and is therefore commissioning this study to feed directly into the aforementioned international forums. The outputs of this study may also be used by the UK Space Agency and wider UK Government to inform new regulatory policy for future UK-licensed lunar missions. Inputs - UK Space Agency-commissioned report titled "Lunar Surface Disposal Study" by Capgemini, March 2024 - IADC Action Item description - the UK Space Agency will endeavour to supply the Supplier with this document (subject to IADC agreement), which details the committee's internal work on mitigation and disposal options for lunar orbits Aims and Objectives The primary aim of this study is to deliver a report that supports the UK Space Agency in: 1. Developing Cislunar regulatory policy regarding UK mission disposal options 2. Contributing to the IADC's development of Cislunar space debris mitigation guidelines 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 (UKSBS) 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 PS24227 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. 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About UK Shared Business Services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UKSBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. Where UKSBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UKSBS 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/8c517802-3e8f-4161-89e8-b77adb98a575 | | 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 | 23 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,333 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2024 at 13:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c517802-3e8f-4161-89e8-b77adb98a575 - 23 Oct 2024 at 13:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c517802-3e8f-4161-89e8-b77adb98a575 - 9 Oct 2024 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c517802-3e8f-4161-89e8-b77adb98a575 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c517802-3e8f-4161-89e8-b77adb98a575 23rd October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c449d8b0-8641-4c40-8737-477a09b270ef n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4d5bc2e4-79df-4653-be01-38b5acecdf82 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc39c39e-ad7d-4562-8d79-d4b6a5f0a137 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b107626-72b8-4e29-9d04-787595bc6bcc n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d9799e31-6381-47a2-9a0e-d2fe8513fe97 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/120d2a41-ee51-4a36-87a9-8345c67b7638 n/a ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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