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title: "Satellite Data Imagery Bulk Buy"
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# Satellite Data Imagery Bulk Buy

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc190d4e-101d-4ca2-8e9f-7d31a2240bf3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Satellite Data Imagery Bulk Buy" is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited and falls under the data services industry category. This process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract being active. The procurement was published on 13th July 2018, and the tender period closed on 23rd August 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and conclude on 30th September 2021, with a total contract value of £750,000, aimed at acquiring high-resolution geospatial datasets over the UK for various public sector activities.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses engaged in data services, particularly those specialising in satellite imagery and geospatial analytics. Companies that can provide high-resolution optical and synthetic aperture radar data would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The competitive nature of the procurement process encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, as they can offer innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the UK Space Agency and its initiatives to promote the use of space services in the public sector.

## Notice

The Space for Smarter Government Programme (SSGP) resides within the UK Space Agency's Growth Directorate. It is a national programme, established in 2014, which is designed to stimulate uptake of space services and data within the UK Public Sector. The UKSA wishes to acquire access to archive high resolution (sub 5 metre) geospatial datasets over the UK, to be obtained primarily from remote sensing satellites (EO data), to facilitate ongoing UKSA activities, including but not exclusive to: * Projects * Data Challenges * Application Hackathons The UKSA wishes to procure the best overall mixture of: * maximum geographical coverage over the UK including its coastal regions * maximum number of different resolutions * maximum number of different imaging modes (for SAR) * most extensive time series available * for the best value price Lot 1: Optical/Multispectral Lot 2: Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Additional information: The tender closing date and time for Bidders to submit their response is 23/08/2018 at 14:00 BST. 1. This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. 2. If Bidders have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https:// gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link "Supplier e-Sourcing Registration". Please note that, to register, Bidders 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. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers 3. Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk . Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. 4. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. 5. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. 6. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS)Help desk (Not UK SBS Ltd): freephone: 0345 410 2222 and email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk 7. Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx 8. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7505435-3a43-475f-bd7f-c866174f4522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE; TELESPAZIO VEGA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2018 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7505435-3a43-475f-bd7f-c866174f4522
- 13 Jul 2018 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfa61dd-2aed-4b4a-b34e-669339d7136b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7505435-3a43-475f-bd7f-c866174f4522
  23rd October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcfa61dd-2aed-4b4a-b34e-669339d7136b
  13th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris/sso_login.jsp#/login/loginPage

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/supplier.aspx
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/esourcing-tool-guidance-for-suppliers

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