UK SBS DDaT18063 UKRI-STFC EU SST 3SST2016 NOC System Architecture Study

** PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED - PLEASE REFER TO THE AWARD DETAILS SECTION ** The final date and time for the submission of bids is 04/01/2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal. Brief Description of Requirement UKRI STFC RAL Space are seeking a suitable supplier to undertake a piece of work as follows: To identify the system elements that will comprise the UK NOC; the entities that will supply it with data, and the entities that will receive output products from it. Key issues in the study will include the nature of the interfaces between these architecture elements, and the availability and security requirements that the system will need to meet. The NOC user requirements document (URD) and the NOC system requirements document (SRD) will constitute key inputs to this study. The expected outcome is a report providing a description of the system architecture that will be required to meet the UK's national and international SST commitments in the short (2020), medium (2025), and long (2030) term. 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. Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control.