--- title: "Technical Experts RFFP" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2021-11-02" --- # Technical Experts RFFP Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d39e.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Technical Experts RFFP" is being conducted by the Satellite Applications Catapult in the services industry, specifically under research and development services. Located in Didcot, UK, the active tender is part of an open procurement method and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submitting proposals is 17th September 2021, with the bid opening scheduled for 20th September 2021. The total value of the contract is approximately £1,750,000, funded to support various aspects of the UK Space Ecosystem. This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses operating within the space and technology sectors, such as consulting firms with expertise in geospatial technologies, satellite communications, and advanced manufacturing. Companies that can demonstrate technical capability, especially those specialising in areas like propulsion technologies, Earth observation, and project management for space initiatives, would find this tender particularly appealing. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence and foster collaborations with government and industry partners. ## Notice Context To deliver impact nationally, the Satellite Applications Catapult ambition is to develop locations across the UK that draw upon local expertise and facilities to grow space activity, and to deliver end impacts at scale through significant regional programmes, building on our current level of regional presence offered through our Centre of Excellence. As part of our aim to develop a UK Space Ecosystem alongside the UK Space Agency; these locations will lead and coordinate local connectivity, insight and delivery of a space activity and provide targeted business support combined with local space leadership momentum. It is the Catapult's intention to utilise this Framework to support new and on-going initiatives. Statement of Work The successful supplier(s) will be expected to complete to a range of specific assignments and deliverables in response to Work Package requests with inputs to include but not limited to: - Business Support to Space and Non-Space experts from start-up to scale-up - Sector and Regional Workshop Facilitation - Training for Non-Space Experts - Produce reference material and resources for Non-Space Experts - Identification of new collaboration opportunities with government, industry and academia - Consultancy contributions to space sector project proposals and delivery ### Lot Information Launch and Propulsion As the regional consultant in Space Launch and Propulsion technologies, you will perform an important technical consultant role, using your expertise in the application of Space Launch and Propulsion technologies to support and enable the establishment, growth and innovation of businesses in this area and the surrounding supply chains. You will have the enthusiasm and drive to use your market knowledge and industry experience to propose and develop effective solutions that respond to industry-focused business challenges and opportunities. The successful supplier will: - have an excellent understanding of propulsion technologies including hybrid, chemical and electric and the applicability to launch vehicles and spacecraft, - recognise the challenges associated with the business implementation of related innovations - be able to offer astute and concise assessments of commercial viability - have experience in technical leadership in the identification, specification, development and implementation of Space Launch and Propulsion commercial and collaboration opportunities - be able to communicate confidently with non-space organisations or experts in this field Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years. Earth Observation As the regional consultant in Earth Observation (EO), you will perform an important technical consultant role, using your expertise in the application of geospatial technologies to support and enable the broader adoption of satellite Earth Observation in key markets including Extractive Industries; Agri-tech; Renewable Energy; Healthy Living, Intelligent Transport, Climate and Sustainable Development. You will have the enthusiasm and drive to use your market knowledge and industry experience to propose and develop effective geospatial solutions that respond to industry-focused business challenges and opportunities. The successful supplier will: - have a broad knowledge and practical application of geospatial technologies and geospatial data analytics. - have experience of the application of EO technologies. - have experience in emerging geospatial data analysis technologies e.g., AI/ML, Cloud. - be an excellent communicator, equally comfortable discussing a technical architecture on a whiteboard one day and communicating a financial value proposition that you have developed the next. - have experience in the definition and development of innovative geospatial solutions utilising the most appropriate geospatial technologies and data sets to meet customer / market needs - have experience in technical leadership in the identification, specification, development and implementation of EO-enabled products and services - have an understanding of how EO can be integrated into the solutions and be able to communicate confidently with non-space organisations or experts in this field. Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years. Satcomms As the regional consultant in Satellite Communications (SatComms), you will perform an important technical consultant role, using your expertise in the application of ubiquitous connectivity to support and enable the broader adoption of SatComms including, pervasive devices, consolidated smart networks and frugal computing across our market areas Extractive Industries; Agri-tech; Renewable Energy; Healthy Living, Intelligent Transport, Climate and Sustainable Development with their connectivity capabilities. You will have the enthusiasm and drive to use your market knowledge and industry experience to propose and develop effective SatComms solutions that respond to industry-focused business challenges and opportunities. The successful supplier will: - have a background in communications systems engineering, preferably satellite systems - have an understanding of communication architectures, waveforms and protocols, including IP networking, terrestrial communications (3G/LTE) and/or satellite communications. - have experience with satellite or terrestrial user terminal systems, communications systems hardware, software, protocol and systems development - have experience with embedded systems, signal processing, and software engineering techniques - have experience in technical leadership in the identification, specification, development and implementation of SatComms-enabled products and services - have an understanding of how SatComms can be integrated into the solutions and be able to communicate confidently with non-space organisations or experts in this field. Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years. PNT As the regional consultant in Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), you will perform an important technical consultant role, using your expertise in the application of PNT to support and enable the broader adoption including in our market areas Extractive Industries; Agri-tech; Renewable Energy; Healthy Living, Intelligent Transport, Climate and Sustainable Development. You will have the enthusiasm and drive to use your market knowledge and industry experience to propose and develop effective solutions integrating PNT that respond to industry-focused business challenges and opportunities. The successful supplier will: - have a background in both the commercial development of technical solutions using PNT and related subsystems such as timing and ground segment components is highly desirable - have a detailed understanding of the technical innovations occurring in the PNT field. - have experience in technical leadership in the identification, specification, development and implementation of PNT-enabled products and services - have an understanding of how PNT can be integrated into solutions - be able to communicate confidently complex innovation with both with non-space organisations or experts in this field. Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years. Space Manufacturing and IOSM As the regional consultant in Space Manufacturing and In-Orbit Service and Manufacturing (IOSM), you will perform an important technical consultant role, using your expertise in the application of manufacturing for space and IOSM technologies to support and enable the establishment, growth and innovation of businesses in this area and the surrounding supply chains. You will have the enthusiasm and drive to use your market knowledge and industry experience to propose and develop effective solutions that respond to industry-focused business challenges and opportunities. The successful supplier will: - have extensive experience in advanced manufacturing and materials with emphasis on application of these capabilities to real world challenges - have an appreciation of robotics and autonomous systems and a recognition of where and how such technologies will be applicable to IOSM today and in the future. - have experience in technical leadership in the identification, specification, development and implementation of space manufacturing and IOSM commercial and collaboration opportunities - be able to communicate confidently with non-space organisations or experts in this field Renewal: The duration of this Framework Agreement shall be for an initial period of two (2) years with the option, at the sole discretion of the Catapult and subject to satisfactory performance of suppliers, to extend the Framework Agreement duration on two further occasions for up to twelve (12) months each time, giving a total potential framework duration of four (4) years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027425-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £350,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | BRIGHTDAY ENGINEERING; BRYCE SPACE AND TECHNOLOGY; CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT; FILTON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING; GREY CONSULTANTS; MISCA ADVISORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 42 - Industrial machinery - 48 - Software package and information systems - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft - 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft - 34711200 - Non-piloted aircraft - 34711300 - Piloted aircraft - 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 34712100 - Spacecraft - 34712200 - Satellites - 34712300 - Spacecraft launchers - 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters - 34731400 - Jet engines - 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts - 34741100 - Aircraft-launching gear - 42000000 - Industrial machinery - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 64212400 - Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services - 64212500 - General Packet Radio Services (GPRS) services - 64212600 - Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution (EDGE) services - 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services - 64226000 - Telematics services - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 72212216 - Network connectivity terminal emulation software development services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 2 Nov 2021 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027425-2021 - 11 Aug 2021 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019503-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://sa.catapult.org.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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