Official UK procurement notice
The Provision of Space Surveillance & Tracking Data
Authority: UK Space Agency (Central government)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement description***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
The final date and time for the submission of bids was Monday 2nd August 2021 at 11:00.
Brief Description of the requirement:
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). It is responsible for UK civil space strategy and provides a clear, single voice for UK space ambitions. At the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space, it is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows its world leading strategic capabilities in space-based systems, technologies, science, services and applications.
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) works with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to develop our National Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) capabilities to monitor and warn of hazardous space events. The UKSA and MOD are seeking to enhance the UK's awareness of events in space and further develop the digital, analytical and sensor data needed to grow the UK's domestic space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities.
Accurate data on the position, velocity or trajectory of objects is essential to mitigating the risks from man-made objects in space. UKSA are seeking to procure external SST data from both national and international suppliers to assess the risk of in-orbit collisions and monitor UK licensed spacecraft. The procurement of SST data follows a Prior Information Notice issued by the UK Space Agency in October 2020 to better understand market appetite and capability to supply SST data.
The UKSA are seeking to partner with reliable and proven SST data suppliers, with extensive knowledge of space domain awareness, to procure SST data and assess how supplementary sensor data can be combined with current data sources to improve civil UK SST capability.
The UKSA seeks to procure SST data which is:
- High quality: accurate data on the position, velocity or trajectory of space objects
- Timely: responsive sensor collection to data delivery time.
- Assured: persistent observations and high data availability per object
The procurement is separated across 2 Lots as follows:
- Lot 1: SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO)
- Lot 2: SST data in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
This contract will end on 31/03/2022 with two options to extend the contract by 6 months each (a further 12 months in total). Latest expiry date 31/03/2023.
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Document Uploads tab within the Delta eSourcing Portal.
This contract was awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
CPV: Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts · Data services · Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value (£1,081,000 together) · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO)AwardedPublished value£332,000
***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
The final date and time for bidders to request the RFP documents is Friday 30th July 2021 at 14:00.
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 2nd August 2021 at 11:00.
Contract for routine delivery of positional data (TDMs) on standing tasking list of UK licensed spacecraft and delivery of event-based tracking data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO).
Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot. Additional information: ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
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All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 30th July 2021 @ 14:00hrs BST
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 2nd August 2021 @ 11:00hrs BST
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/con… ↗
Lot #2SST data in lower earth orbits (LEO)AwardedPublished value£749,000
***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
Contract for routine delivery of positional data (TDMs) on standing tasking list of UK licensed spacecraft and event-based tracking data in Lower Earth Orbits (LEO). Please refer to RFP documents for full details of this Lot. Additional information: ***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****
All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts).
Responses must be received by the date and time in the tender documentation; responses received outside of the deadline or not sent via the Delta eSourcing portal will not be accepted or considered by the Contracting Authority further for this opportunity. Interested organisations should ensure that they allow a sufficiency of time, prior to the deadline to allow all sections to be completed in full and any attachments to be uploaded.
As a user of the Delta eSourcing Portal you will have access to the Delta messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you, as well as other messages and updates in relation to any specific tender event. Please note that any and all information secured outside of the messaging service, shall have no merit or worth and should not be relied upon by any organisation submitting a tender response.
Please note it is your organisations responsibility to access these messages on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity.
The Contracting Authority expressly reserves the right:
i. not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and
ii. to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the procurement; and under no circumstances as part of your organisations participation in this opportunity, will the Contracting Authority be liable for any costs incurred by any organisation as a result. If the Contracting Authority decides to enter into a contract with any successful organisation(s), this does not mean that there is any guarantee of subsequent contracts being awarded. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of your organisation in doing so.
Closing date and time for Bidder to request RFP documents: 30th July 2021 @ 14:00hrs BST
Closing date and time for Bidder to submit their response ('the deadline'): 2nd August 2021 @ 11:00hrs BST
About UK Shared Business Services
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our contracting authorities to improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise.
Where UK SBS is not named as the Contracting Authority within the documentation, UK SBS will be acting as an agent on behalf of the Contracting Authority.
Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations.
For full details of our partner base please review the following link: www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/con… ↗
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
| Lot | Quality | Price | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO) | 56 | 30 | |
| 2 · SST data in lower earth orbits (LEO) | 70 | 30 |
- Price carries 30 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 3 points.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- 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
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 25 Jun 2021, 17:26 BST
- Last source update
- 11 Jan 2022, 16:38 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 2 Aug 2021 – …
- Authority reference
PS21078 UKSAC21_0014- FTS notice number
2022/S 000-000794- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c081Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 2 Aug 2021, 11:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 90 days from the deadline
- Bids opened
- 2 Aug 2021, 11:01 BST
Timeline
2 Aug 2021 → 11 Jan 2022 · 4 dates- Submission deadline2 Aug 2021, 11:00 BST
- Bids opened2 Aug 2021, 11:01 BST
- Contract starts1 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published11 Jan 2022, 16:38 GMT
Notice history
2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Nov 2021- Status changed to complete18 Nov 2021, 18:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated18 Nov 2021, 18:05 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO)2 awards | |||
| Numerica CorporationSMEUKSAC21_0014A Space Surveillance & Tracking Data | £297,160 †same award published again · counted once | — | Awarded |
| Numerica CorporationSMEUKSAC21_0014A Space Surveillance & Tracking Data | £297,160 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · SST data in lower earth orbits (LEO)1 award | |||
| Northern Space & Security Limited (NORSS)SMEUKSAC21_0014B Space Surveillance & Tracking Data | £198,400 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
UKSAC21_0014B Space Surveillance & Tracking Data · Northern Space & Security Limited (NORSS)SME
- Signed
- 2 Dec 2021
- Value
- £198,400
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2022
- Status
- active
UKSAC21_0014A Space Surveillance & Tracking Data · Numerica CorporationSME
- Signed
- 21 Oct 2021
- Value
- £297,160
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2022
- Status
- active
UKSAC21_0014A Space Surveillance & Tracking Data · Numerica CorporationSME
- Signed
- 21 Oct 2021
- Value
- £297,160
- Period
- … – 31 Mar 2022
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · SST data in Deep Space (MEO, GTO, GEO) | 2bids · 2 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · SST data in lower earth orbits (LEO) | 2bids · 2 electronic | 1 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
2 commercial parties on the notice- Northern Space & Security Limited (NORSS)Awarded supplier
- Numerica CorporationAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria