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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement

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Deadline
288 days left
January 09, 2027
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
016913-2026
Value
£2,160,000
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
Organization
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 25, 2026

Deadline for Questions

January 02, 2027

Submission Deadline

January 09, 2027

Contract Start Date

July 31, 2027

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Budget
£2,160,000
Duration
37 months
Location
Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

This is a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution. Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing the market to provide suppliers the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive support solution for the PRIMUS Ground Station. This requirement covers through-life support for hardware and software of the Ground Station. This procurement shall be considered for competitive tender via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370), should you be interested in this procurement - please register to the Dynamic Market. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course. Link to The Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370?nav=0 Update: The Authority has amended the estimated dates for this notice for PRIMUS II In‑Service Support Solution. The Authority wishes to thank suppliers for the time and attention given to the material issued to date, and advises suppliers to remain alert to future procurement activity.

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Requirements & Qualifications

8 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course.
--The duration of the contract is 37 months.
--The deadline for the tender is 2027-01-09T00:00:00.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Suppliers must not be subject to mandatory exclusion grounds.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Interested suppliers must register to the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370).
--Suppliers must be alert to future procurement activity.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--The requirement covers through-life support for hardware and software of the PRIMUS Ground Station.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--The estimated value of the tender is 2160000 EUR.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a preliminary market engagement notice for a support solution, indicating early planning stages. While generally well-structured, it lacks specific evaluation criteria and detailed documentation, impacting completeness and clarity for potential bidders.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice adheres to basic legal requirements by providing a reference number, organization, and CPV code. The status 'planning' suggests it's not yet a formal tender, which explains the absence of a formal procedure. Deadlines are provided, though their reasonableness for a preliminary engagement is less critical than for a full tender. No disputes are reported.

Clarity80/100

The description of the requirement for through-life support of hardware and software is clear. However, the absence of specified evaluation criteria for future tenders leaves a significant gap in understanding how proposals will be assessed.

No evaluation criteria specified
Completeness70/100

Key information such as estimated value, contract duration, and contract start date are present. However, the lack of available tender documents with content limits the completeness of the information provided to potential suppliers at this stage.

No document content available
Fairness85/100

The tender is open for registration to a Dynamic Market, promoting broad access. The estimated value is disclosed, and the process encourages market engagement. There are no apparent requirements tailored to specific companies, suggesting a fair approach.

Practicality65/100

The notice provides a clear link to register on the Dynamic Market, facilitating engagement. However, the absence of an e-submission mechanism (as this is a planning notice) and the lack of detailed financing information are noted. The contract start date and duration are specified.

No e-submission
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields such as title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. The status 'planning' is consistent with the nature of the notice. No suspensions or disputes are indicated.

Sustainability50/100

There is no explicit mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation within the notice. It is also not indicated as EU funded, suggesting a lack of focus on these areas.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title and reference number
Organization and CPV code specified
Estimated value and contract duration disclosed
Link to Dynamic Market provided for engagement

Concerns

Missing specific evaluation criteria for future tender
Lack of detailed tender documents available
No explicit mention of sustainability or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Specify evaluation criteria in future tender notices.
2. Provide more detailed documentation for market engagement.
3. Consider incorporating sustainability and innovation elements.

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