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Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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17 Dec 2025 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED, a public undertaking located in Didcot, United Kingdom, as the buyer. The tender titled "Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector" focuses on the research consultancy services industry and falls under a limited competition, below-threshold procurement method. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £70,740 in total. Key dates include the start of the contract on 18 November 2025 and its completion by 28 February 2026. The supplier for this contract is Know Consulting Limited, a large business based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in the space sector and academia-related research and training. It is well-suited for businesses looking to enhance their profile in a specialised industry and expand their presence within government and industry strategy planning. As the contract is centred on the UK Space Sector, businesses with innovative approaches to research and who are able to navigate academic impacts on industry practices are likely to benefit from competing for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Report on the role and impact of academia on the UK Space Sector

Notice Description

To produce a baseline document for use in strategy planning on the role and impact of academia in the space sector for both industry and Government, covering all aspects of academic-related research and training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083655-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KNOW CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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