Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
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.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 000.00
GBP
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
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.2.11) 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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-000882
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/01/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AstroAgency Limited
Unit 5, The Stillhouse,, 11/5 Easter Dalry Wynd
Edinburgh
EH11 2TB
UK
Telephone: +44 7958934173
NUTS: UKM75
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 8 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
(SC Ref:833849)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Court of Session
Edinburgh
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/06/2026