Review of Non-European Spaceport Capabilities

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 UK Space Agency's Spaceflight Programme has an ambition to be the first-mover on developing small scale, commercial spaceflight from the UK, and become a leader in Europe offering such capability. To achieve this the UK needs to understand its global competitors and the status of their own national spaceflight and small launch plans, including spaceport capability. Intel gathering, and analysing competition helps inform our discussions with international competitors and policy. Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. 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.