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title: "UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f663"
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published: "2021-11-12"
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# UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f663

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking procurement for the "UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space" project, which falls under the category of satellite-related communications equipment. This tender is currently complete, having reached the award stage, with a significant focus on enhancing the UK's capabilities in space weather predictions. The programme's primary location is within the United Kingdom, linked to the Science and Technology Facilities Council and supported by various governmental departments. The contract represents an estimated initial purchase value between £600,000 and £1.2 million, with a maximum potential spend of up to £1.5 million, subject to UKRI's discretion in additional purchases or options exercised.

This procurement initiative presents a considerable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in aerospace and satellite technologies, particularly those capable of developing innovative instruments and services in the space sector. The winning bid, submitted by D-Orbit UK Ltd, reflects a keen interest in subcontracting elements of the project. Businesses with expertise in radiation data gathering, as well as those engaged in space weather research, are well-placed to leverage this contract for growth and further advancements in the field.

## 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028404-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 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 | £1,188,372 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | D-ORBIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 18:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028404-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594908-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=643267563
- https://www.dorbit.space/

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