Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
Contact
Procurement
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
RTO
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space Sector
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Positioning, Orientation and Timing for Assets in Space using Global Navigation Satellite Systems-Like Signals
Reference number
SAC-ITT-24-014
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 60500000 - Space transport services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to perform simulated analysis of a GNSS-like system for the position determination of assets in space, as well as timing, phase and frequency transfer. Comparison to existing GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, etc.) is to be carried out.
Analysis will also be carried out on the effects of the use of different frequencies, as well as transmitter power and separation.
Simulation files created by the provider will be delivered to the Satellite Applications Catapult alongside documentation detailing the results, and instructions allowing the work to be carried forward.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 60500000 - Space transport services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ - South East (England)
Main site or place of performance
Harwell, Oxfordshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to perform simulated analysis of a GNSS-like system for the position determination of assets in space, as well as timing, phase and frequency transfer. Comparison to existing GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, etc.) is to be carried out.
Analysis will also be carried out on the effects of the use of different frequencies, as well as transmitter power and separation.
Simulation files created by the provider will be delivered to the Satellite Applications Catapult alongside documentation detailing the results, and instructions allowing the work to be carried forward.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 September 2023
End date
31 March 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract will have 1 option to extend for up to 12 months, making the potential ultimate end date 31/03/2025. Any extension is to be agreed by both Parties and formalised via a signed contract change notice.
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
two.2.14) Additional information
Further information relating to the scope is restricted and will be provided separately from this ITT document. Bidders will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the full concept information is shared.
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
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As outlined in the tender documentation
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: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-017344
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
14 August 2023
Local time
10:00am
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
Tender must be valid until: 14 November 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
14 August 2023
Local time
10:00am
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.3) Additional information
To participate, interested parties must be registered on the MyTenders portal with up-to-date contact details to include company name and email. If you have any issues please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Further information relating to the scope is restricted and will be provided separately from this ITT document. Bidders will be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement before the full concept information is shared.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229811.
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.mytenders.co.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.
(MT Ref:229811)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit