---
title: "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a288"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2021-04-03"
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# UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a288

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency is seeking to procure independent technical space services through a call-off contract titled "UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services." This contract, categorised under technical analysis or consultancy services, is positioned within the industry of space and aerospace. The procurement method used was limited, with an award procedure conducted without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract has a maximum value of £3 million for the initial term from March 2021 to March 2022, with potential extensions until March 2025, which could raise the total value to £9 million. The significant deliverables will involve technical assurance and analysis, leveraging Aerospace Corporation's unique access to non-commercial data.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating in the technical consultancy and aerospace sectors, particularly those with capabilities in research and analysis. Companies with expertise in leveraging data for policy development and interventions, as well as those familiar with navigating complex governmental frameworks, would be positioned to benefit from such contracts. The unique requirements of this tender, specifically for suppliers who can provide insights grounded in government-related data, highlight a niche opportunity for growth within this competitive landscape.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a UK Space Agency call off contract for independent technical space services, insight and data from Aerospace Corporation that has been established to enable the UKSA to leverage data, analysis and additional insight and opportunities from Aerospace's unique relationship with the US government and Department of Defence. The services provided may include: - Technical Assurance - Requirements Analysis - Independent analysis and provision of data and insight to inform policy and interventions

Options: 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

### Procurement Information

Aerospace's unique position as a Federally Funded Development and Research Centre (FFDRC) and their unique relationship with the US Government means they have access to non-commercially available data and technical expertise and are therefore prohibited from competing for work. The applicable exemption regulation for this contract is PCR 2015 Regulation 32 Section 2 (b) (ii) 'competition is absent for technical reasons' as there is 'no reasonable alternative or substitute that exists and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006935-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2021 at 06:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006935-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency

## Provenance

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