PS25204 - UKSAC25_0057 - ESA Strategic Study (Phases 3 and 4)

Award Criteria

Non-Commercial Elements Each question will be evaluated on a score from 0 to 100, which shall be subjected to a multiplier to reflect the percentage of the evaluation criteria allocated to that question. Where an evaluation criterion is worth 20% then the 0-100 score achieved will be multiplied by 20%. Example if a Bidder scores 60 from the available 100 points this will equate to 12% by using the following calculation: Score = {weighting percentage} x {bidder's score} = 20% x 60 = 12 The same logic will be applied to groups of questions which equate to a single evaluation criterion. The 0-100 score shall be based on (unless otherwise stated within the question): 0 The Question is not answered, or the response is completely unacceptable. 10 Extremely poor response – they have completely missed the point of the question. 20 Very poor response and not wholly acceptable. Requires major revision to the response to make it acceptable. Only partially answers the requirement, with major deficiencies and little relevant detail proposed. 40 Poor response only partially satisfying the question requirements with deficiencies apparent. Some useful evidence provided but response falls well short of expectations. Low probability of being a capable supplier. 60 Response is acceptable but remains basic and could have been expanded upon. Response is sufficient but does not inspire. 80 Good response which describes their capabilities in detail which provides high levels of assurance consistent with a quality provider. The response includes a full description of techniques and measurements currently employed. 100 Response is exceptional and clearly demonstrates they are capable of meeting the requirement. No significant weaknesses noted. The response is compelling in its description of techniques and measurements currently employed, providing full assurance consistent with a quality provider. All questions will be scored based on the above mechanism. As there will be multiple evaluators their individual scores and commentary will be recorded, then a consensus meeting will be convened by the evaluators to determine your score. Note this will include a chairperson or lead and all evaluators are of equal status. Example Evaluator 1 scored your bid as 60 Evaluator 2 scored your bid as 60 Evaluator 3 scored your bid as 40 The convened meeting came to a consensus that the final recorded score to given to your submission against this question should be 60, with the justification and reasons for this score recorded. Once the consensus process has been finalised, all justifications recorded and all non-priced scores are agreed, this will then be subject to an independent commercial moderation review. Minimum Scoring Threshold It is a requirement of this Procurement that Bidders achieve 60 points out of the total possible 100 points for each Quality question. Any Bidder whose moderated score for any Question does not meet the Minimum Scoring Threshold will have their bid submission rejected and will not be eligible for award of the Contract.

Description

Overall Aim: Expand the scope of the ESA Strategic Study to encompass additional ESA Member States and key developments in the European space sector, to both support preparations for the upcoming ESA Council of Ministers 2025 (CM25) meeting and supplement the institutional knowledge of the UK Space Agency more broadly. Objectives: - Analyse key developments in the European space sector, specifically narratives underpinning space policy formulation in the European Union (at institutional level), and the interaction between civil, military and dual use approaches to space activities employed by the ESA Member States covered under Phase 1 and 2 (Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland and Norway), as well as Spain, Belgium, Poland, and the European Union (EU). - Deliver accessible insights in time for ESA’s Council of Ministers 2025 (CM25) meeting on 26-27 November 2025 (Phase 3). - Deliver detailed analyses of the narratives underpinning space policy formulation in Spain, Belgium, Poland, and the European Union for use by UK Space Agency teams in the short-, medium-, and long- term.

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