Potential Environmental Impacts of UK Space Launch Activity - A Marine and Terrestrial Study

Tender description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 10th January 2019 at 14:00 Note: DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. Please disregard any content in this notice that requires your organisation 'to apply directly to the buyer' as this unfortunately is a system generated error that is outside of the contracting authorities control. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. The Spaceflight Programme aims to ensure that UK small satellite launch, and sub-orbital spaceflight services are safe, sustainable and in compliance with all international regulations and treaties. To further inform our international engagement and develop the evidence base, we require a detailed understanding of the potential environmental impacts of UK launch operations, focusing on the risk, consequences and significance of these. This evidence will also help us build a position on issues such as marine licensing and spaceflight regulation, working with DfT, Defra and Marine Scotland. All attachments can be found with the RFx attachments tab within the Emptoris System. This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria set out in the ITQ document. How to Apply As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS will be using the CCS eSourcing Suite for this procurement. To register on the CCS eSourcing portal please follow the details contained within the Additional Information section of this notice. If you are already registered on the CCS eSourcing portal and wish to register your interest in this opportunity please email; expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: • the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; • the name of the registered Bidder; • the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email.