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Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

UK SPACE AGENCY

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11 Mar 2024 at 10:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract for the "Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study" to Lena Space Limited. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £100,000. The tender period ended on 31st January 2024, and the contract period is from 26th February 2024 to 31st March 2024.

This opportunity with the UK Space Agency can benefit businesses involved in feasibility studies and services related to rocket engine testing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The location for this contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

Notice Description

1) To explore the possibility of testing rocket engines >30kN here in the UK in potentially disused MOD sites which have the required qualifications and safety assurances. 2) To explore the market potential for such a range of rocket testing, including the accessibility restrictions of the other sites worldwide. 3) To understand market internationally for this kind of site and why there is a gap in the market, or what bottleneck this will alleviate. 4) To explore the possibility and benefits of the site having freeport status. 5) A detailed understanding of the sites that are being assess for use as test sites, why these sites were chosen, and any additional work required to make them suitable for rocket testing. 6) To understand current world and UK market position of testing >30kN rocket engines and why having such a site in the UK would be beneficial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea02bee-e83c-428a-9596-5a47acec8bbd
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LENA SPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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