Planning

TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

04 Mar 2024 at 17:33

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Mar 2024 at 16:41

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is seeking responses for the TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information. This opportunity falls under the Research and Development Services category with the aim of assessing the capacity and capability of ground segments in the UK, aligning with the National Space Strategy objectives. The engagement end date for participation is 18th March 2024.

This tender presents a business opportunity for organisations interested in conducting work related to ground segments within the UK space sector. Suitable businesses should be capable of supporting the objectives of the TRUTHS mission, contributing to the National Space Strategy, and willing to participate in the upcoming TRUTHS Ground Segment ITT. The UK Space Agency is keen on engaging with organisations with expertise in this area to help drive growth in the UK space sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information

Notice Description

Executive Summary: The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision. The National Space Strategy (NSS) highlights the UK's ambition to unlock growth in the UK space sector (Pillar 1) and grow the UK as a science and technology superpower (Pillar 3). To support our ambitions to deliver these objectives, UKSA want to assess the capacity and capability of ground segments in the UK, to host a Flight Operations Segment (FOS) and a Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS), based on the TRUTHS mission requirements. The objectives of this work are to: - Provide a ground segment for TRUTHS, as well as developing capability and capacity for other UK based missions - Increase national resilience and not having to rely on international infrastructure - Inspiration to next generation STEM workforce and public buy-in to value of 'space sector' as a whole - Support the vision of 'UK as global home for trustworthy climate and EO data and services This TRUTHS Ground Segment RFI will help guide UKSA's next steps ahead of the TRUTHS Ground Segment ITT this summer and contribute to our understanding of Ground Segment capacity for future missions. We are seeking responses from organisations willing to conduct the work in the UK to meet the objectives of TRUTHS and contribute to the ambitions of National Space Strategy. The programme team will be running a Webinar on 13 March 2024 to provide further background information and address any questions you may have. Further details of how to register are listed below. If you believe this opportunity will be of interest to you or your organisation, please complete the spreadsheet provided by 16.00 18 March 2024 and email to UKSAEOT@ukspaceagency.gov.uk quoting TRUTHS Ground Segment RFI in the subject line. I am grateful in advance for the time and effort taken in replying to this request for information. Yours sincerely, Beth Greenaway Head of Earth Observation UK Space Agency

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c323050-776a-46ef-ab7c-175cc50c58d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2024Expired
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

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