Planning

Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

21 May 2024 at 11:01

Planning

24 Apr 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency has opened a tender for the "Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information" project. The agency is seeking insights from organisations developing technologies for both civilian and defence applications. The project aims to promote space capabilities with dual-use potential, aligning with government strategies. The deadline for responses is the 3rd of June 2024, providing opportunities for businesses in spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, security equipment, IT services, and research and development.

This tender by the UK Space Agency presents an opportunity for businesses involved in space technology, security equipment, IT services, and research and development. The project seeks collaboration with organisations capable of developing dual-use technologies. Businesses suited to compete are those with expertise in the specified industry categories and innovation in dual-use applications. The tender process is in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging organisations for insights that can shape the future of space technology initiatives.

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Notice Title

Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information

Notice Description

The closing date has been extended to the 3rd June The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government's National Space Strategy. The Government has committed in the National Space Strategy and Defence Space Strategy to a cross-departmental approach on Dual Use technology. It has also committed to identifying new opportunities for Dual Use and to embed the concept within defence capability management. To meet these commitments and to support the catalysing investment value proposition Dual Use has been identified as a priority for the UK Space Agency, promoting the development of and investment into space capabilities which can be used in the civil - defence dual use contexts by both the private and public sector. The UK Space Agency is in the process of scoping the Unlocking Space for Dual Use project to support this priority, and this Request for Information (RFI) will inform the project development. This RFI is directed at organisations developing technologies and capabilities that can be or are already used for both civilian and defence applications, and it has the objective of collating information on best practice on Dual Use initiatives as well as areas of improvement and potential barriers that might prevent their success in the space sector. This RFI will help guide UK Space Agency's interaction with potential and existing Dual Use companies. We therefore welcome your responses, and we look forward to your valuable insights. Our team is grateful in advance for the time and effort taken in replying to this Request for Information. The deadline for responses is close of play (5pm), 3rd of June 2024. Submissions of the completed questionnaire should be sent as either a Microsoft Word or PDF (Portable Document Format) to: commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk with "Unlocking Space for Dual Use RFI" as the subject line.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b9b664-e834-41b2-bb4e-97c9319315ac
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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
21 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jun 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

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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