Official UK procurement notice
INVITATION TO QUOTE: DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SPACE – CASE STUDIES
Authority: Space Scotland
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe project involves creating a compelling suite of materials to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will include 6-8 visually engaging case studies showcasing innovative Scottish companies across upstream, downstream, and launch sectors, accompanied by a clear narrative on sustainability within Scotland's space sector. These materials will support international promotion, attract investment, and highlight Scotland's world-class expertise, while fostering collaboration and raising awareness of sustainable practices. The final outputs will cater to both domestic and international audiences, delivered by 7th March 2025, with milestones and risks clearly defined.
CPV: Promotional services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1This procurement is for the creation of a suite of promotional materials, including…AwardedPublished value£8,000
This procurement is for the creation of a suite of promotional materials, including 6-8 case studies, to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will highlight Scottish companies' innovations in upstream, downstream, and launch sectors while providing a cohesive narrative on sustainability in Scotland's space sector. These materials will target domestic and international audiences, supporting marketing efforts, investment attraction, and international collaboration.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published sub-criteria (7)
- Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each).: 20
- Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person): 20
- Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie.: 20
- Methodology and approach proposed.: 20
- Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks.: 10
- Risk identification and mitigation.: 10
- price: 60
Published award criteria (7)
- Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each).: 20
- Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person): 20
- Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie.: 20
- Methodology and approach proposed.: 20
- Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks.: 10
- Risk identification and mitigation.: 10
- Price: 60
- Suitability
All submissions from suppliers will be scored on both price and quality. The contract will be awarded to the supplier who receives the highest total score. The overall Price:Quality split for this tender will be 60%:40% respectively.
Any mandatory requirements or thresholds identified in the specification must be met before the submission will be evaluated further. You must address each of the evaluation criteria in your submission in order to receive a score.
Mandatory requirements [delete table and examples below if not required]
Management of General Data Protection Regulation PASS/FAIL
Please note that submissions will not be considered further if the above requirements are not met.
Price Criteria Weighting %
This should be the total whole life cost of the product or service Enter weighting %
Total 100%
Quality Criteria Weighting %
Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each). 20%
Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person) 20 %
Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie. 20 %
Methodology and approach proposed. 20 %
Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks. 10 %
Risk identification and mitigation. 10 %
Total 100%
Each of the criteria will be scored using the scale below:
0 – …
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 60 of 160 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 10 Jan 2025, 15:10 GMT
- Last source update
- 4 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 20 Jan 2025 – …
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-053000- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf2bFind a Tender
Publisher note: (SC Ref:833849)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 20 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 20 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
Timeline
20 Jan 2025 → 4 Jun 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline20 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids opened20 Jan 2025, 12:00 GMT
- Bids must remain valid until31 Mar 2025, 23:59 BST
- Notice published139 days ago4 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
Notice history
1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete4 Jun 2026, 16:14 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstroAgency LimitedSME | £8,000 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 053000-2026-1 · AstroAgency LimitedSME
- Signed
- 29 Jan 2025
- Value
- £8,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad | 9 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Court of SessionReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- AstroAgency LimitedAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria