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| Title: | UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | UK Research & Innovation |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space |
| Published: | 21/04/2021 15:12 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235445133, Email: Nicola.everden@ukri.org
Contact: Nicola Everden
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space
Reference Number: UKRI-1146
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: SWIMMR S1 Space System
S1 Trusted Space
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 10
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 1,500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 12
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The estimated value of the opportunity is:
£600k – £1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase.
A maximum potential spend of up to £1.5m 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
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: The estimated value of the opportunity is:
£600k – £1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase.
A maximum potential spend of up to £1.5m 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
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 240 - 594908
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 28/05/2021 Time: 14:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 28/05/2021
Time: 14:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83Q64WFEKQ
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 21/04/2021
Annex A
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UK-Swindon: Satellite-related communications equipment.
Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235445133, Email: Nicola.everden@ukri.org
Contact: Nicola Everden
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UK
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space Reference number: UKRI-1146
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short Description: SWIMMR S1 Space System
S1 Trusted Space
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 22/04/2021
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2021 - 297145
Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 21/04/2021
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: II.2.7
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Duration change
Instead of: 12
Read: 20
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 2
Section Number: II.2.4
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Description of procurement to be altered
Instead of: 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.
Read: 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 three months in space (with potential operations extension of up to two years) and is part of the “S1: Improved in-situ radiation measurements for space and aviation” project.
VII.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83Q64WFEKQ
UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space
UK-Swindon: Satellite-related communications equipment.
Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235445133, Email: Nicola.everden@ukri.org
Contact: Nicola Everden
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UK
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space Reference number: UKRI-1146
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short Description: SWIMMR S1 Space System
S1 Trusted Space
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 20/05/2021
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2021 - 297145
Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 21/04/2021
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: IV.2.2
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of:
Date: 28/05/2021
Local Time: 14:00
Read:
Date: 07/06/2021
Local Time: 11:00
VII.2) Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-related-communications-equipment./83Q64WFEKQ
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/83Q64WFEKQ
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235445133, Email: Nicola.everden@ukri.org
Contact: Nicola Everden
Main Address: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement:
The contract involves joint procurement: No
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No
I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity:
Other activity: Research
Section II: Object Of The Contract
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-1146 SWIMMR S1 Space System S1 Trusted Space
Reference number: UKRI-1146
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: SWIMMR S1 Space System
S1 Trusted Space
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value: 1,188,372
Currency:GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
UK - UNITED KINGDOM
Main site or place of performance:
UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement: 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.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 10
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of these options:The estimated value of the opportunity is:
£600k – £1.2m Excluding VAT, (Firm Fixed Price) for the initial purchase.
A maximum potential spend of up to £1.5m 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
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information: Not Provided
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
An electronic auction has been used: No
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJEU: 2020/S 240-594908
IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No
Section V: Award of contract
Award Of Contract (No.1)
Contract No: UKRI-1146
Lot Number: Not Provided
Title: Not Provided
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
V.2) Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 08/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
Contractor (No.1)
D-Orbit UK Ltd, 11832960
Regent House, 316a Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HF, United Kingdom
Internet address: https://www.dorbit.space/
NUTS Code: UK
The contractor is an SME: Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided
Total value of the contract/lot: 1,188,372
Currency: GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted: Yes
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties:
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:
The instrument element will be sub-contracted.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=643267563
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
UK Research & Innovation
Science & Technology Facilities Council, Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN21FF, United Kingdom
Email: commercial@ukri.org
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Not Provided
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 12/11/2021