Planning

UK Spaceflight Programme- In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information

UK SPACE AGENCY

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Planning

29 Jul 2022 at 14:37

Planning

15 Jul 2022 at 08:55

Planning

04 Jul 2022 at 07:11

Planning

01 Jul 2022 at 11:41

Planning

29 Jun 2022 at 14:21

Planning

17 Jun 2022 at 12:56

Planning

20 May 2022 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency is currently engaged in the planning stage of the UK Spaceflight Programme, specifically through the In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information (RFI). This initiative aims to understand the UK landscape of emerging technologies seeking demonstration flight opportunities over the next five years. Key deadlines for participation include the engagement end date of 5th August 2022, with responses required by 29th July 2022. The procurement category is classified under "Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles" (CPV Code: 34712000), and the process is initiated as a tender.

This RFI offers significant growth opportunities for companies involved in aerospace technology, particularly those developing payloads or related technologies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings or engage in innovative space solutions. Businesses are encouraged to respond with the provided questionnaire to explore potential partnerships and collaboration with the UK Space Agency.

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Notice Title

UK Spaceflight Programme- In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information

Notice Description

The In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) RFI is directed at any organisation developing or planning to develop payloads or technologies seeking flight opportunities as hosted payloads or on IOD's. The aim of this RFI is to understand the UK landscape of new technologies that are seeking demonstration flight opportunities in the next 5 years. 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
ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd
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
Naomi Witts
Contact Email
spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07592 272168

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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