Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Space Scotland
Higgs Centre for Innovation, Royal Observatory
Edinburgh
EH9 3HJ
Contact
Sharon Pryde
Telephone
+44 7769293894
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30635
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Non-Profit
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
INVITATION TO QUOTE: DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SPACE – CASE STUDIES
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79342200 - Promotional services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The project involves creating a compelling suite of materials to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will include 6-8 visually engaging case studies showcasing innovative Scottish companies across upstream, downstream, and launch sectors, accompanied by a clear narrative on sustainability within Scotland's space sector. These materials will support international promotion, attract investment, and highlight Scotland's world-class expertise, while fostering collaboration and raising awareness of sustainable practices. The final outputs will cater to both domestic and international audiences, delivered by 7th March 2025, with milestones and risks clearly defined.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for the creation of a suite of promotional materials, including 6-8 case studies, to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will highlight Scottish companies' innovations in upstream, downstream, and launch sectors while providing a cohesive narrative on sustainability in Scotland's space sector. These materials will target domestic and international audiences, supporting marketing efforts, investment attraction, and international collaboration.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each). / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person) / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie. / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Methodology and approach proposed. / Weighting: 20
Quality criterion - Name: Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks. / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Risk identification and mitigation. / Weighting: 10
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £8,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
3
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
All submissions from suppliers will be scored on both price and quality. The contract will be awarded to the supplier who receives the highest total score. The overall Price:Quality split for this tender will be 60%:40% respectively.
Any mandatory requirements or thresholds identified in the specification must be met before the submission will be evaluated further. You must address each of the evaluation criteria in your submission in order to receive a score.
Mandatory requirements [delete table and examples below if not required]
Management of General Data Protection Regulation PASS/FAIL
Please note that submissions will not be considered further if the above requirements are not met.
Price Criteria Weighting %
This should be the total whole life cost of the product or service Enter weighting %
Total 100%
Quality Criteria Weighting %
Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each). 20%
Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person) 20 %
Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie. 20 %
Methodology and approach proposed. 20 %
Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks. 10 %
Risk identification and mitigation. 10 %
Total 100%
Each of the criteria will be scored using the scale below:
0 – Unacceptable – Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet requirement;
1 – Poor – Partially relevant but generally poor response. Demonstrates some understanding of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be met;
2 – Acceptable – Relevant and acceptable response. Demonstrates a broad understanding of the requirement but lacks detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be met in certain areas;
3 – Good – Relevant and good response. Sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding of the requirement and provides an explanation of how the requirement will be met;
4 – Excellent – Completely relevant and excellent overall response. Comprehensive and clear and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides a concise and persuasive explanation of how the requirement will be met in full.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.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
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 31 March 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
20 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:787520)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom