Planning

UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission

UK SPACE AGENCY

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Planning

27 Jan 2025 at 09:52

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is planning a procurement process for the "UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission," focusing on the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles category. This early engagement is part of the planning stage and aims to involve potential suppliers in understanding the technical and mission requirements. The procurement process is set to occur in the South West of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is scheduled for 17 February 2025, providing interested parties with a short timeline to participate in the preliminary market engagement event.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the space sector, especially those specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, who are invited to contribute feedback and express their interest in the intended procurement approach. Participating businesses will have the chance to understand the market's capacity, shape the procurement strategy, and potentially secure contracts with the UKSA for this national mission. Businesses with innovative capabilities and a strong interest in space technology are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission

Notice Description

This is an Early Engagement Notice not a call for competition. UK Space Agency (UKSA) would like to invite interested suppliers to the Preliminary Market Engagement Event with relation to the planned procurement of the Active Debrie Removal (ADR) National Mission. The aim of the event is to engage with space sector organisations to: A) Understand the market's current capacity and capability to deliver this requirement, and their interest in the procurement; B) Outline UK Space Agency's draft technical and mission requirements, contractual provisions and outline procurement strategy; and C) Give potential suppliers the opportunity to confirm their appetite and to provide feedback on the intended approach. Please refer to the attachment "UK Space Agency (UKSA) Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission Early Engagement Notice" for full details of the notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff40296b-29b9-4e02-bf33-c282b1958df7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebe94a-17e7-44c9-a3a4-e118aef34e4e
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

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
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 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
UKSA Commercial
Contact Email
commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL, DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0FD
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Blewbury & Harwell
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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