--- title: "UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2021-04-21" --- # UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a8c1.json) ## Summary The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking tenders for the "SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space", which falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment. The procurement process is in the tender stage and it is open under an open procedure. Interested parties must submit their bids by 28 May 2021, with an estimated contract value of £1.5 million GBP, covering a 360-day delivery period. The contract will support the development of new instruments and models to enhance the UK's capability in space weather prediction and mitigation. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in research, space technology, or communication systems. Businesses with expertise in satellite communications and those capable of providing innovative solutions for space weather monitoring will be particularly well-suited to compete. The potential for additional purchases or contractual options further enhances the prospects for firms interested in a long-term partnership with UKRI. ## Notice SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space ### Lot Information Lot 1 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 lifetime of the proposal and beyond. The funding forms part of the Strategic Priorities Fund (SPF), delivered by the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) to drive an increase in high quality multi- and interdisciplinary research and innovation. It will ensure that UKRI's investment links up effectively with government research priorities and opportunities. The programme is a collaboration led by the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) with NERC and supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), the Department for Transport and the Ministry of Defence. The programme has been outlined in close association with the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC). The programme will be delivered through a series of activities managed by either STFC or NERC. The "Trusted Space Sensor" tender is the procurement of an instrument with a spacecraft host to gather radiation data from space over at least one year in space and is part of the "S1: Improved in-situ radiation measurements for space and aviation" project. Options: The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS600k - PS1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS1.5m ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised** **Note that UKRI does not guarantee any additional purchases or further work under this Contract outside of the initial purchase. The use of any contractual option is entirely at UKRI's own discretion, and it does not guarantee any such additional purchases, extension or spend Renewal: The estimated value of the opportunity is: PS600k - PS1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase. A maximum potential spend of up to PS1.5m ex-VAT to account for additional purchases or contractual options that may be exercised** **Note that UKRI does not guarantee any additional purchases or further work under this Contract outside of the initial purchase. The use of any contractual option is entirely at UKRI's own discretion, and it does not guarantee any such additional purchases, extension or spend ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008528-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | £1,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment ## Release History - 21 Apr 2021 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008528-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ukri.org - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594908-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83Q64WFEKQ - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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