{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06df60-2026-08-07T15:40:05+01:00", "date": "2026-08-07T15:40:05+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06df60", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PVWZ-3216-PVQL", "name": "Department for Science, Innovation & Technology", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PVWZ-3216-PVQL" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "22 Whitehall", "locality": "London", "postalCode": "SW1A 2EG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKI32" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PVWZ-3216-PVQL", "name": "Department for Science, Innovation & Technology" }, "planning": { "noEngagementNoticeRationale": "Using R&D exemption" }, "tender": { "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06df60", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Contracts for Innovation: UK Space Agency Unlocking Space for Defence (USD) and National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) BOREALIS Resident Space Object (RSO) Characterisation Development", "description": "UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space for Defence (USD) and the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) are offering funding to eligible organisations. It is anticipated that between three and five contracts will be awarded, each valued between PS120,000 and PS250,000 (inclusive of VAT), to eligible organisations to apply, to research and develop initial proof of concepts for characterisation of resident space objects and similar solutions that directly improve the quality of data being ingested within the BOREALIS system, contributing to enhanced characterisation analysis capabilities within NSpOC. This funding is from the UK Space Agency only and applicants should note this competition is wholly run and administered by the UK Space Agency. Applicants should note that as BOREALIS is a sovereign UK capability and this work is to develop solutions that eventually can be deployed into use, this competition is restricted to UK registered companies on grounds of national security. For the avoidance of doubt, this can include UK-registered universities. Full details are provided in the attached Competition Brief. This notice relates to the intended procurement for a contract which is an exempted contract under s 3(6) and Schedule 2, Part 2 (Subject-matter exempted contracts), paragraph 22 (Research and Development Services) of the Procurement Act 2023 (the 'Act'). Exempted contracts are not a public contract as defined in s3 of the Act and therefore are not required to be procured in accordance with the provisions of the Act that relate to a covered procurement.", "status": "active", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "72212100", "description": "Industry specific software development services" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 750000, "amount": 625000, "currency": "GBP" }, "procurementMethod": "open", "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure", "procedure": { "isAccelerated": true, "acceleratedRationale": "State of urgency" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "submissionMethodDetails": "UKSA is using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement. All tender information and clarification questions MUST be submitted through the portal. Please review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found in the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal. To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier. If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ Once you are logged into the system, you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for 'USD & NSpOC BOREALIS Resident Space Object (RSO) Characterisation Development'. The ITT reference number is itt_2755. Applications will close at 15:00 on 4 September 2026 It will not be possible to submit applications beyond this deadline. https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/go/66309082019FDBF042B8", "submissionTerms": { "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed", "languages": [ "en" ] }, "tenderPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-04T15:00:00+01:00" }, "enquiryPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-08-24T17:00:00+01:00" }, "awardPeriod": { "endDate": "2026-09-21T23:59:59+01:00" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "status": "active", "value": { "amountGross": 750000, "amount": 625000, "currency": "GBP" }, "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "Proposed idea or technology", "description": "Proposals are expected to provide a description of your proposed solution, including details of which Substantive Objectives (1-7) within the competition brief it addresses and how. Proposals can include images and diagrams but these will contribute to the 3 page limit.", "numbers": [ { "number": 40, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Project Management", "description": "Proposals are expected to demonstrate they are well planned and connected to key milestones. They should be deliverable within the specified timeframe and projects should have an effective structure in place for managing the administration of a project of this size. There should be a sound approach to planning to achieve objectives on time and within budget. Key risks should be identified and mitigated. You should set out the resources that will be needed to deliver your project (including any subcontractors/partners) and describe how each organisation has the skills, capabilities and experience to deliver intended benefits. You should identify any project management processes or methodologies and describe key risks and how these will be mitigated. You can also include a full risk register as an annex which will not be included in the page limit. You should include a project plan/Gantt chart within your answer, but note that this will not be included in the page limit.", "numbers": [ { "number": 30, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Value For Money", "description": "All projects will need to demonstrate they represent value for money for the taxpayer. This is demonstrated by providing appropriate budgets allocated to appropriate tasks. Information from the finance spreadsheet will be used to support the assessment of this question. Proposed milestones and associated payments should match those entered in the project management section of your application.", "numbers": [ { "number": 20, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] }, { "type": "quality", "name": "Benefit to the UK", "description": "All projects will need to demonstrate the investment sought from the UK Government represents clear value for the UK public through measurable benefits to the UK economy, supply chain and public.", "numbers": [ { "number": 10, "weight": "percentageExact" } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-09-21T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" } } ], "documents": [ { "id": "conflictOfInterest", "documentType": "conflictOfInterest", "description": "Not published" }, { "id": "A-20367", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Competition Brief", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20367", "format": "application/pdf" }, { "id": "A-20368", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Annex B -Contracts for Innovation Additional Guidance", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20368", "format": "application/pdf" }, { "id": "A-20369", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Annex C - Finance Sheet.", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20369", "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet" }, { "id": "A-20370", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Annex D - IP Declaration", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20370", "format": "application/octet-stream" }, { "id": "A-20371", "documentType": "biddingDocuments", "description": "Annex A - Contracts for Innovation Model Contract", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-20371", "format": "application/octet-stream" }, { "id": "075408-2026", "documentType": "tenderNotice", "noticeType": "UK4", "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075408-2026", "datePublished": "2026-08-07T15:40:05+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ], "contractTerms": { "financialTerms": "Contracts for Innovation are targeted at Small and Medium Enterprises. Your completed budget spreadsheet should include details of proposed payment milestones. Should a payment at kick-off be preferred to facilitate cashflow, please request this in your application. UKSA will not agree to any payments at kick-off above 25% of total contract value. Payment terms will be payment within 30 days of a valid invoice being accepted." } }, "language": "en" }