Future opportunity

Development of two Digital Twins

  • Satellite Applications Catapult

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice reference: 2022/S 000-031736

Published 9 November 2022, 3:35pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Satellite Applications Catapult

Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell

Didcot

OX11 0QR

Email

procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://sa.catapult.org.uk/

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

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

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

Development of two Digital Twins

Reference number

RFP-FY-23-22

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking a suitable provider(s) to develop a prototype digital twin of a proposed Innovation Maritime Innovation Centre (IMIC) to help investors visualise the development, inform the Business Case and ultimately secure investor funding to deliver the IMIC.

The prototype digital twin will provide a baseline concept for design evolution, aligned to RIBA stage development. Further development and extension of the digital twin is expected throughout the project, through to operations and facilities management. It is also expected that the digital twin would be replicated for further site developments although this is not currently confirmed.

The estimated value is up to 500,000 GDP, to include all associated costs in delivering the product and service.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £500,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 48000000 - Software package and information systems
  • 48316000 - Presentation software package
  • 48320000 - Drawing and imaging software package
  • 48321000 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software package
  • 48323000 - Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software package
  • 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
  • 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
  • 72212320 - Drawing and imaging software development services
  • 72212321 - Computer-aided design (CAD) software development services
  • 72212323 - Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software development services
  • 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development
  • 73220000 - Development consultancy services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance

Harwell

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The procurement will be undertaken via an open procedure as per the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. It is anticipated that a single contract will be awarded to one supplier to cover the full scope of services required.

Once you have registered your interest in the procurement if you could kindly email procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk using the subject line “RFP-FY-23-22 Digital Twin PIN” stating whether your organisation would be able to deliver both construction and operational digital twins or whether you are only in a position to provide one or the other. If there are any other questions or useful considerations for us as this stage those would be appreciated as well.

two.2.14) 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

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

22 November 2022


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

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=227914.

(MT Ref:227914)