Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1235567977
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
Cluster Capabilities Proposition Development
Reference number
RFP-FY-23-13
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to to work with us and our wider stakeholders, particularly the UK Department for International Development (DIT) and our UK space clusters, to deliver effective, dynamic and internationally credible Cluster Capabilities Propositions for the UK Space Sector.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79340000 - Advertising and marketing services
- 79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services
- 79342100 - Direct marketing services
- 79342200 - Promotional services
- 79822500 - Graphic design services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79342000 - Marketing services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Didcot
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the Local Growth Collaboration (LGC) project to support space sector growth across the UK, the Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider to help deliver one of our project aims to support localities to become part of a connected and productive cluster network recognised internationally. The selected supplier will deliver effective, dynamic and internationally credible Cluster Capabilities Propositions for the UK Space Sector. We anticipate the Work to include the following stages: Market research (engaging stakeholders, establish user requirements and data sources and identify international opportunities), Develop Communications Strategies, Collate Data, Develop targeted and dynamic marketing materials in a variety of potential media with interactive options, Disseminate marketing materials with initial delivery before March 23 and at least annual Review of Communications Strategy, suite of materials and data until March 25.
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 November 2022
End date
22 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
+1+1
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
As described in documentation
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
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
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
See RFP documentation
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
See RFP 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: 2022/S 000-024186
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 October 2022
Local time
8:00am
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: 16 January 2023
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 October 2022
Local time
8:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
To participate, interested parties must be registered on the MyTenders portal with up-to-date contact details. If you have any issues, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
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=227376.
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.
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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