Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Space Agency
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
Contact
Joe Hobbins
Commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9MUYB4VC7M
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9MUYB4VC7M
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
The Provision of Space Surveillance & Tracking Data
Reference number
PS21078 UKSAC21_0014
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72300000 - Data services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 2nd August 2021 at 11:00.
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of the requirement:
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It is responsible for UK civil space strategy and provides a clear, single voice for UK space ambitions. At the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space, it is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows its world leading strategic capabilities in space-based systems, technologies, science, services and applications.
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) works with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to develop our National Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) capabilities to monitor and warn of hazardous space events. The UKSA and MOD are seeking to enhance the UK's awareness of events in space and further develop the digital, analytical and sensor data needed to grow the UK's domestic space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities.
Accurate data on the position, velocity or trajectory of objects is essential to mitigating the risks from man-made objects in space. UKSA are seeking to procure external SST data from both national and international suppliers to assess the risk of in-orbit collisions and monitor UK licensed spacecraft. The procurement of SST data follows a Prior Information Notice issued by the UK Space Agency in October 2020 to better understand market appetite and capability to supply SST data.
The UKSA are seeking to partner with reliable and proven SST data suppliers, with extensive knowledge of space domain awareness, to procure SST data and assess how supplementary sensor data can be combined with current data sources to improve civil UK SST capability.
The UKSA seeks to procure SST data which is:
• High quality: accurate data on the position, velocity or trajectory of space objects
• Timely: responsive sensor collection to data delivery time.
• Assured: persistent observations and high data availability per object
The procurement is separated across 2 Lots as follows:
- Lot 1: SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO)
- Lot 2: SST data in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
This contract will end on 31/03/2022 with two options to extend the contract by 6 months each (a further 12 months in total). Latest expiry date 31/03/2023.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
Previous PIN: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab54e895-150b-4a05-a0da-f45af656db69
How to Apply
UK Space Agency will be using the Delta eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Delta eSourcing portal please use the link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and follow the instructions to register.
If you are already registered on the Delta eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ and the follow the instructions to 'Log in'
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to link yourself into this procurement using the Access Code: 9MUYB4VC7M
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,081,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 72300000 - Data services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Friday 30th July 2021 at 14:00.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 2nd August 2021 at 11:00.
Contract for routine delivery of positional data (TDMs) on standing tasking list of UK licensed spacecraft and delivery of event-based tracking data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO). Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply of SST data and coverage of observations / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Data collection and processing systems (Data Quality) / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: How SST data is supplied (Timeliness) / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Data supply resilience (Assurance) / Weighting: 10.5
Quality criterion - Name: Wider benefits to the UK / Weighting: 10.5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £332,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2021
End date
31 March 2022
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: Yes
Description of options
Lot 1 Estimated Total Value is not to exceed £332K excluding VAT (maximum of £166K from contract award to 31 Mar 2022 and a further maximum of £166K to be split across two 6 month options from 1 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2023, subject to budgetary approval).
two.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 30th July 2021 @ 14:00hrs BST
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 2nd August 2021 @ 11:00hrs BST
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
SST data in lower earth orbits (LEO)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 72300000 - Data services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Contract for routine delivery of positional data (TDMs) on standing tasking list of UK licensed spacecraft and event-based tracking data in Lower Earth Orbits (LEO). Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Supply of SST data and coverage of observations / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Data collection and processing systems (Data Quality) / Weighting: 14
Quality criterion - Name: How SST data is supplied (Timeliness) / Weighting: 17.5
Quality criterion - Name: Data supply resilience (Assurance) / Weighting: 10.5
Quality criterion - Name: Wider benefits to the UK / Weighting: 10.5
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £749,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2021
End date
31 March 2022
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: Yes
Description of options
Lot 2 Estimated Total Value is not to exceed £749K excluding VAT (maximum of £333K from contract award to 31 Mar 2022 and a further maximum of £416K to be split across two 6 month options from 1 Apr 2022 to 31 Mar 2023, subject to budgetary approval).
two.2.14) Additional information
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO BUYER
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 30th July 2021 @ 14:00hrs BST
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 2nd August 2021 @ 11:00hrs BST
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/contracts/Pages/default.aspx
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 August 2021
Local time
11:00am
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
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 August 2021
Local time
11:01am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UK Space Agency
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
Commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
UK Space Agency
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
Commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
UK Space Agency
Polaris House
Swindon
SN2 1SZ
Commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom