Planning

UK Spaceflight Programme- Small Satellite Missions Request for Information

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jul 2022 at 14:38

Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 08:52

Planning

04 Jul 2022 at 07:13

Planning

29 Jun 2022 at 14:21

Planning

17 Jun 2022 at 12:55

Planning

16 Jun 2022 at 17:55

Planning

20 May 2022 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is currently in the planning stage of the UK Spaceflight Programme, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Small Satellite Missions. This opportunity seeks to engage with companies capable of launching small satellites between 2022 and 2027 from UK spaceports. Interested suppliers should submit their responses to the RFI questionnaire by the close of play on 5th August 2022. The procurement falls under the CPV classification for spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles and is aimed at suppliers located in Swindon, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in space technology and aerospace sectors, particularly those specialising in small satellite missions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this RFI could lead to future collaborations or contracts focused on launching satellite missions, thereby enhancing business prospects within the rapidly evolving aerospace industry.

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Notice Title

UK Spaceflight Programme- Small Satellite Missions Request for Information

Notice Description

The Small Satellite Missions RFI is directed at companies running or planning small satellite missions that are to be launched between 2022-2027. We are specifically interested in missions that are currently seeking launch opportunities and whose mission is compatible with a launch from UK spaceports. Suppliers are requested to answer the questions within the attached RFI questionnaire and reply to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by COP on the 29th July 2022. Further details can be found within the attached RFI questionnaire. Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this RFI is issued on a without commitment basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
Miles Collinson
Contact Email
spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07917203636

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1SZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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