Planning

Request for Information: Copernicus Sentinels Production Service

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

30 May 2025 at 12:00

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Request for Information: Copernicus Sentinels Production Service". Targeting the data-processing services industry, this opportunity is geographically located in Didcot, England, specifically at the Harwell Innovation Campus. As part of its collaboration with the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency intends to gather insights into the UK's current and potential capabilities within the Copernicus programme. Key dates to note include a webinar scheduled for 13th June 2025 and a submission deadline for expression of interest by 27th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for data-processing businesses, particularly those able to align with the needs of a space-oriented programme. With the inclusion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as suitable participants, the tender is positioned to attract businesses with expertise in data services that can contribute to the Copernicus programme. Engaging with this procurement could lead to strategic partnerships and access to future contracts associated with European space initiatives. Businesses with a strong data-processing capability and an interest in aerospace development stand to benefit the most from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information: Copernicus Sentinels Production Service

Notice Description

**Please note this is a European Space Agency opportunity and subsequent contract opportunities will not be subject to Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or Procurement Act 2023** UKSA is a member of the European Space Agency (ESA). ESA is an international organisation that co-ordinates space activities of its 23 member states. This RFI provides high level information on the scope of the Copernicus Sentinels Production Service, highlights key areas of expertise relevant to its implementation and delivery and gathers information on interested industrial entities as a first step toward a more detailed exchange on potential opportunities in this domain. UKSA have worked in close collaboration with ESA to identify key questions that will provide insight to both agencies on the UK's current data capabilities, as well as any linked future potential opportunities for growth within the Copernicus programme. In light of this, all information provided in survey responses will be made anonymous and shared with ESA to inform understanding of UK input into the programme. The UK Earth Observation Data team will be running a Webinar on Friday 13th of June at 14:00 to provide further background information and address any questions you may have. Please register for the Microsoft Teams event by emailing UKSAEOT@ukspaceagency.gov.uk quoting Copernicus Production Service RfI Q&A webinar in the subject line. If you believe these future opportunities will be of interest to you or your organisation, please complete the PDF form provided by 16:00 BST on Friday 27th June and return via email to UKSAEOT@ukspaceagency.gov.uk quoting Copernicus Production Service RFI in the subject line.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8857d743-b96f-4e7f-a6e8-c955f60a88b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43a421d3-0d34-4005-85d5-ad7f3d796185
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72310000 - Data-processing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jun 2025Expired
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
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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