Tender

Defence Space Capability Framework

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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TenderUpdate

07 Feb 2023 at 10:11

Planning

03 Feb 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the "Defence Space Capability Framework" within the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles category. The procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier framework to deliver a UK sovereign, defence-controlled Space-based UK ISR capability. The framework, valued at up to £1.4 billion over a 7-year period, with contracts awarded up to 2031, will integrate existing concepts towards Full Operating Capability by 2031. A Market Interest Day is planned for Friday 10th March in Bristol to engage with the market before the formal procurement program starts.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the spacecraft and defence industry to participate in a significant framework that will deliver essential capabilities for the UK Space Command. Companies with expertise in spacecraft, satellites, and related technologies are well-suited to compete for contracts within this framework, offering a pathway to substantial growth potential and collaboration with key defence organisations. Stay informed about the Market Interest Day to gain valuable insights into the process and contribute to the success of this impactful procurement initiative.

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Notice Title

Defence Space Capability Framework

Notice Description

As part of UK Space Command's overall capability delivery strategy, it is the intention of the DE&S Space Delivery Team to establish a multi-supplier Defence Space Capability Framework, within which Prog ISTARI will deliver a UK sovereign, defence-controlled Space-based UK ISR end-to-end capability, that can deliver continual, resilient, timely, pervasive, and flexible observations across the globe, that augments capabilities owned and developed by key allies. This intent has been informed by the Space Based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SBISR) requisites identified by a 2-year UKStratCom sponsored Space ISR Capability Investigation and informed by past and ongoing Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs). Delivery will be initiated through the integration of existing OCDs to meet an OCD integration goal in 2026 and building to Full Operating Capability (FOC) by 2031. The Framework is to provide a route to market up to TRL 9, to deliver future operational elements of Prog ISTARI plus related capabilities linked to space protect and defend objectives. This does not include any Defence SATCOM requirements. The Framework will be developed in partnership with Space Command and DSTL for joint use. It is anticipated that the Framework will have a value up to PS1.4bn over a 7-year period, with contracts awarded up to and including FOC in 2031. The Space Delivery Team now wish to engage with the market prior to the publication of a Contract Notice and formal commencement of the procurement programme. A planned Market Interest Day is to be held in on Friday 10th March (venue in Bristol, UK) to gain valuable insight and feedback on this process and ensure the success of the Framework. Further details regarding the Market Interest Day including registration and attendance requirements are contained in section VI.2 of this PIN. The cost advised within this PIN is an estimate at this stage and subject to ongoing programme development. All subsequent procurement following this early Market Engagement is at the discretion of the MoD and subject to approvals. Any further updates regarding future activity will be made through the appropriate advertising channels.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003663-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Space Delivery Team
Contact Email
desspace-dt@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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