Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Space Scotland
Higgs Centre for Innovation, Royal Observatory
Edinburgh
EH9 3HJ
UK
Contact person: Sharon Pryde
Telephone: +44 7769293894
E-mail: Sharon.pryde@scotent.co.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://spacescotland.org/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30635
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other: Non-Profit
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
INVITATION TO QUOTE: DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE SPACE – CASE STUDIES
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79342200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The project involves creating a compelling suite of materials to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will include 6-8 visually engaging case studies showcasing innovative Scottish companies across upstream, downstream, and launch sectors, accompanied by a clear narrative on sustainability within Scotland's space sector. These materials will support international promotion, attract investment, and highlight Scotland's world-class expertise, while fostering collaboration and raising awareness of sustainable practices. The final outputs will cater to both domestic and international audiences, delivered by 7th March 2025, with milestones and risks clearly defined.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is for the creation of a suite of promotional materials, including 6-8 case studies, to position Scotland as a global leader in sustainable space activities. The deliverables will highlight Scottish companies' innovations in upstream, downstream, and launch sectors while providing a cohesive narrative on sustainability in Scotland's space sector. These materials will target domestic and international audiences, supporting marketing efforts, investment attraction, and international collaboration.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each).
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person)
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie.
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Methodology and approach proposed.
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks.
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Risk identification and mitigation.
/ Weighting: 10
Price
/ Weighting:
60
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
8 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 3
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
All submissions from suppliers will be scored on both price and quality. The contract will be awarded to the supplier who receives the highest total score. The overall Price:Quality split for this tender will be 60%:40% respectively.
Any mandatory requirements or thresholds identified in the specification must be met before the submission will be evaluated further. You must address each of the evaluation criteria in your submission in order to receive a score.
Mandatory requirements [delete table and examples below if not required]
Management of General Data Protection Regulation PASS/FAIL
Please note that submissions will not be considered further if the above requirements are not met.
Price Criteria Weighting %
This should be the total whole life cost of the product or service Enter weighting %
Total 100%
Quality Criteria Weighting %
Previous relevant Space experience: provide two previous examples of work that are relevant to this contract (max 1 page each). 20%
Relevant skills, qualifications and sector experience of proposed team (max half page per person) 20 %
Review of the research requirements outlined in this ITQ identifying where your specific knowledge and experience that can be applied and where the main challenges lie. 20 %
Methodology and approach proposed. 20 %
Project plan showing key milestones, dates, dependencies and allocation of tasks. 10 %
Risk identification and mitigation. 10 %
Total 100%
Each of the criteria will be scored using the scale below:
0 – Unacceptable – Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet requirement;
1 – Poor – Partially relevant but generally poor response. Demonstrates some understanding of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be met;
2 – Acceptable – Relevant and acceptable response. Demonstrates a broad understanding of the requirement but lacks detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be met in certain areas;
3 – Good – Relevant and good response. Sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding of the requirement and provides an explanation of how the requirement will be met;
4 – Excellent – Completely relevant and excellent overall response. Comprehensive and clear and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides a concise and persuasive explanation of how the requirement will be met in full.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
20/01/2025
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
31/03/2025
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
20/01/2025
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=787520.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:787520)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/01/2025