Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c98-7026-73bf-9e84-d9dda67428e5/uk-sbs-ps21231-space-transportation-system-economics-development-study-launc awarded GB negotiated without publication procedure Suitable for SMEs # UK SBS - PS21231 - Space Transportation System Economics Development Study Launch Vehicle Cost Modelling [UK Shared Business Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited) Estimated value £24,996 Published 4 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 16 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender \*\*\*\*\* THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION \*\*\*\*\* This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. ### Brief Description of Requirement Focusing on CEM's that are to be used on early-stage LV design activities (e.g. Phase 0-A) and for LV architectures that are capable of delivering up to 8000 kg to LEO, the supplier shall perform the following: - Critically review the existing CEMs currently used in industry and/or with the potential to be adapted to assess modern small/medium LV life-cycle costs as well as their cost-based price per flight. The review should highlight their applicability to the different stages of vehicle design maturity, outline analysis method gaps and limitations and further discuss their sensitivities to major cost drivers. Regarding the cost drivers, at a minimum the study should consider sensitivities to: launch vehicle architecture, development testing, manufacturing base, learning curve, launch site operations, and inflation. - Perform a trade of the identified LV life-cycle cost approaches and select the most promising options to take forward for application on small/medium LVs. - Develop either a prototype cost software program or a detailed cost modelling approach. These should detail extensions and/or modifications to existing CEMs based on the most promising options identified in Task 2. An emphasis should be placed on addressing the competencies laid out in the Cost modelling considerations section. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/82dbc94d-93ed-40c0-a689-7d4b78f21dc6) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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