DDaT19246 - UKSA orbital re-entry prediction tool

Tender description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** The final date and time for the submission of bids is Thursday 14th November 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the Delta eSourcing Portal. Introduction At the heart of UK efforts to explore and benefit from space, the UK Space Agency (UKSA) is responsible for ensuring that the UK retains and grows a strategic capability in space-based systems, technologies, science and applications. The UKSA leads the UK's civil space programme in order to win sustainable economic growth, secure new scientific knowledge and provide benefit to all citizens. Brief Description of Requirement: The aim of this contract is for the winning supplier to produce an orbit lifetime modelling tool that can be used to support UK licensing. To achieve the aims above, the bidder must satisfy the following objectives: • Develop an orbit lifetime modelling code in a suitable high level, non-proprietary language, ideally C++, but Fortran 90/95/2003 or Python would also be acceptable with appropriate user interface. • Provide the source code of the model • Provide evidence of Verification & Validation (V&V) and associated test problems • Provide software developer documentation • Provide software user documentation • Provide training on the use of software and technical support following one day training course on site at UK Space Agency for estimated 4 attendees For further details please refer to the bid pack which is accessible via the Delta eSourcing portal.