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
Legal Governance for Space-Based In-Orbit Servicing and Manufacturing Testbed
Reference number
SAC-24-028
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
This procurement exercise is to seek legal experts who can support the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) to develop a governance framework for a space-based testbed, led by the UK in collaboration with international partners, which aims to advance skills, technology, and regulation relating to applications underpinned by close proximity operations and robotic assembly in space, particularly In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (IOSM) applications.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell, Oxfordshire.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement opportunity is to seek legal experts who can support the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC) to develop a governance framework for a space-based testbed, led by the UK in collaboration with international partners, which aims to advance skills, technology, and regulation relating to applications underpinned by close proximity operations and robotic assembly in space, particularly In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (IOSM) applications.
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 March 2024
End date
31 March 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Up to 1 month until 30/04/2025
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
Contract award is contingent upon SAC receiving Phase 2 funding from UKSA under the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). The outcome of the IBF Phase 2 bid process will not be confirmed until January 2024. We are tendering this opportunity in anticipation of a positive outcome which is not guaranteed.
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
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
6 November 2023
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: 30 April 2025
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 November 2023
Local time
8:00am
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please note that this procurement is part of a wider bid process. Contract award is contingent upon SAC receiving Phase 2 funding from UKSA under the International Bilateral Fund (IBF). The outcome of the IBF Phase 2 bid process will not be confirmed until January 2024. We are tendering this opportunity in anticipation of a positive outcome which is not guaranteed. Successful bidders for this ITT should submit their proposal on the same basis and will be kept informed of progress.
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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