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UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest

UK SPACE AGENCY

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11 Nov 2022 at 14:51

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11 Nov 2022 at 14:48

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11 Oct 2022 at 16:13

Planned Procurement Notice
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11 Oct 2022 at 15:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK SPACE AGENCY has initiated a tender for the UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for engagement is set for 25th November 2022. This opportunity is in the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry category. Businesses interested in providing satellite launch services and experimental payload services are encouraged to participate.

This tender by the UK SPACE AGENCY presents an opportunity for national and international organisations interested in Small Satellite missions in the UK from 2023 to 2025. Responses to the Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022. Academic, commercial, and institutional entities are welcome to participate. The UK location is specified for delivery addresses, and the procurement process is tailored to suit small and voluntary community sector enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest

Notice Description

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is aimed at national and international organisations seeking launches for Small Satellite missions in the UK during the period 2023-2025. Potential suppliers and other interested parties are requested to review the attached EOI document and complete the EOI questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided. Responses must be sent to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022*. Further details can be found within the attached EOI questionnaire. *Please note the above deadline supersedes the deadline mentioned in the original notice (and within the attached documents). Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this EOI is issued on a without commitment basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

60510000 - Satellite launch services

60520000 - Experimental payload services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Nov 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SPACE AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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