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.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.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £65,000
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
Quality criterion - Name: Implementation Plan and Methodology / Weighting: 30
Quality criterion - Name: Capability and Overview of Experience / Weighting: 30
Price - Weighting: 40
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 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 000-019768
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
SAC-24-014
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30 August 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GMV NSL
Sir Colin Campbell Building, Innovation Park, Triumph Road
Nottingham
NG7 2TU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £65,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £65,000
Section six. Complementary information
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.
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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