Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Space Agency
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
professional.services@uksbs.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK14 - Swindon
Companies House
08112757
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKSAC22_0038 - Replica Rocket UK Roadshow - RFP
Reference number
UKSAC22_0038
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Later this year, the first satellite launch from UK soil will take place from Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay - making the UK the first country in Europe to launch into orbit. This will be followed by vertical launches from Sutherland in the Highlands and SaxaVord in the Shetlands next year.
The UK Space Agency will use launch from the UK soil as an opportunity to inspire and engage young people, particularly those from under-represented groups about a) the role of space in improving life in earth and b) the job opportunities within the UK space sector through a nationwide awareness and engagement programme.
Therefore as the UK's first space launch will be such a historic moment for the country, we want to use this opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and space entrepreneurs to ensure the future space talent pipeline. The UK Space Agency is already delivering a number of existing education activities to support our objective to:
- Inspire and engage young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in order to encourage uptake of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math's) subjects with a view to building and sustaining the talent pipeline.
We are looking to create an education outreach activity that will fit alongside our existing and ongoing Launch Year education activities, which include:
- LogoLiftOff! competition which received over 10k entries from primary aged children;
- Nanosat Design & Build competition for young people aged 16+ and;
- CanSat competition for 14-22 year olds, which this year had 55 schools participate, more than double that of previous years.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £449,283
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60500000 - Space transport services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Later this year, the first satellite launch from UK soil will take place from Spaceport Cornwall in Newquay - making the UK the first country in Europe to launch into orbit. This will be followed by vertical launches from Sutherland in the Highlands and SaxaVord in the Shetlands next year.
The UK Space Agency will use launch from the UK soil as an opportunity to inspire and engage young people, particularly those from under-represented groups about a) the role of space in improving life in earth and b) the job opportunities within the UK space sector through a nationwide awareness and engagement programme.
Therefore as the UK's first space launch will be such a historic moment for the country, we want to use this opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and space entrepreneurs to ensure the future space talent pipeline. The UK Space Agency is already delivering a number of existing education activities to support our objective to:
- Inspire and engage young people, particularly those from underrepresented groups, in order to encourage uptake of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math's) subjects with a view to building and sustaining the talent pipeline.
We are looking to create an education outreach activity that will fit alongside our existing and ongoing Launch Year education activities, which include:
- LogoLiftOff! competition which received over 10k entries from primary aged children;
- Nanosat Design & Build competition for young people aged 16+ and;
- CanSat competition for 14-22 year olds, which this year had 55 schools participate, more than double that of previous years.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
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 the reference number UKSAC22_0038.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
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 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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-022288
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
UKSAC22_0038
Lot No
1
Title
UKSAC22_0038 - Inspire Education and Outreach programme: Replica Rocket UK Roadshow
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
28 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Team Jess Limited
97 Holmbush Road
St Austell
PL25 3LL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKK3 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £449,283
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Shared Business Services
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Shared Business Services
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1FF
Country
United Kingdom