--- title: "UKSAC22_0055 - Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03743f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03743f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03743f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03743f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-11-03" --- # UKSAC22_0055 - Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03743f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03743f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03743f.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is inviting bids for the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme, a research and development services contract managed by UK Shared Business Services Ltd on their behalf. This programme aims to support the UK EO sector by funding instrumentation development accessible to various stakeholders. The contract involves two main areas - Technology Programme and Added Value Programme - with potential grant funding available. The tender deadline for submissions is 14th November 2022. This procurement opportunity offers businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector a chance to contribute to the growth of the UK EO sector. Companies well-versed in delivering technology and community-building activities are encouraged to apply. The procurement process follows an open procedure method with electronic and written submission options. Additionally, the contract includes optional extensions up to three years, providing long-term growth possibilities for successful bidders. ## Notice UK Shared Business Services Ltd is putting in place a service contract on behalf of UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has a requirement to define, let and manage the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme. The programme will focus on two key areas: A Technology Programme Deliver a mechanism to launch, fund and oversee EO instrumentation development activities accessible to a wide selection of industry, academia and SME institutions (http://www.ceoi.ac.uk/) B Added Value Programme Deliver a range of community building events and other activities to support the growth of the UK EO sector and join up industrial, academic and governmental stakeholders. Optional Scale Up It is possible that additional grant funding will be made available for the Technology Programme as part of implementing the National Space Strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 UK Shared Business Services Ltd is putting in place a service contract on behalf of UK Space Agency. The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has a requirement to define, let and manage the Earth Observation Instrumentation Programme. The programme will focus on two key areas: A Technology Programme Deliver a mechanism to launch, fund and oversee EO instrumentation development activities accessible to a wide selection of industry, academia and SME institutions (http://www.ceoi.ac.uk/) B Added Value Programme Deliver a range of community building events and other activities to support the growth of the UK EO sector and join up industrial, academic and governmental stakeholders. Optional Scale Up It is possible that additional grant funding will be made available for the Technology Programme as part of implementing the National Space Strategy. Renewal: The UK Space Agency will be contracting for an initial period of 27.5 months with optional extensions of 12 months up to a maximum of three (3) additional years from commencement of the Contract (executed at annual intervals), subject to funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031163-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Nov 2022 at 18:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031163-2022 - 10 Oct 2022 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028360-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ceoi.ac.uk/ - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx - http://wwww.ukspaceagency.gov.uk - https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d6d2ece-4673-460d-bbe4-7f074a8c18d4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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