Notice Information
Notice Title
UK Space Agency - Strategic and Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters
Notice Description
Summary The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters ("the Charter") is a global agreement which aims to provide a unified system of space data acquisition and delivery to those affected by natural or man-made disasters. It enables the transmission of Earth Observation (EO) satellite data to pre-authorised resilience and emergency response bodies in response to "activations". Charter members are national government bodies or recognised space system organisations that own or operate Earth observation satellite missions and contribute resources to support, coordinate and govern ongoing Charter operations. Members work collectively to provide assured, coordinated and timely access to satellite data to support recognised rescue and resilience authorities, helping to minimise losses and save lives. The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and continues to play an active leadership role in this highly valued global initiative. To meet its national obligations, the UK Space Agency (UKSA), a directorate within DSIT, requires technical/specialist: i) Strategic Support services; and ii) Operational Support services. These capabilities are currently being delivered under contract to UKSA, with re-procurement activity for new contracts anticipated to be undertaken no earlier than mid July 2026. In line with UK Government policy, the UK does not operate sovereign EO assets and instead leverages commercial providers. UKSA therefore intends to procure two contracts to deliver these services, with an anticipated service go live of March-April 2027 and for contract terms anticipated to be up to a maximum duration of four years. Purpose UKSA is undertaking pre-market engagement (PME), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to assess market capability and inform the development of its procurement strategy and tender documentation. The primary activity within this PME is for organisations to complete a questionnaire for either or both Strategic Support services or Operational Support services. This questionnaire is designed to assess market capability, capacity and readiness to deliver the requirements as set out in draft Specifications. The draft Specification(s) for both Strategic Support services and Operational Support services are available on request by contacting: UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk PME submissions must be made via the questionnaire(s) forms by Wednesday 17 June 2026. See below for links to the Microsoft Forms Information Session (Pre-Market Engagement Event) UKSA will host an online Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00-15:00 (UK time). The session is intended to support interested organisations to engage effectively with this PME and provide early visibility of planned procurement activity relating to the Disaster Charter. It will: * Outline the anticipated scope, objectives and timelines based on the draft Specification(s) * Offer an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions ahead of any formal procurement A transcript of the presentation can be provided on request for those unable to attend. For attendance, interested suppliers are requested to confirm attendance by 17:00 on 27 May 2026 by emailing UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk where invitations will be issued following receipt of request. Emails should include the subject line: "PME Request - Info Session Disaster Charter Operational and Strategic Support - <Respondent's Organisation>" Questionnaire Organisations capable of, or interested in, delivering all or part of the requirements are encouraged to respond. Responses should be concise and high-level. The questionnaire is not evaluated or scored and will not determine participation in any future procurement. The questionnaire for Strategic Support services is available in the following MS form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xt2WLvkRqq The questionnaire for Operational Support services is available in the following MS form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8ThmBT60n0 Participation in this PME does not constitute any commitment by UKSA to procure or fund activities, nor does it confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement process. Information provided will be used solely for pre-market engagement purposes. Personal information will be handled in line with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology privacy policy: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dsit-correspondence-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-correspondence-received-by-dsit UKSA thanks respondents for their input and encourages suppliers to monitor Find a Tender for future contract opportunities.
Planning Information
UKSA is undertaking pre-market engagement (PME), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to assess market capability and inform the development of its procurement strategy and tender documentation. The primary activity within this PME is for organisations to complete a questionnaire for either or both Strategic Support services or Operational Support services. UKSA will host an Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00–15:00 (UK time). The session is intended to support interested organisations to engage effectively with the PME and provide early visibility of planned procurement activity relating to the Disaster Charter. It will: • Outline the anticipated scope, objectives and timelines based on the draft Specification • Offer an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions ahead of any formal procurement A transcript of the presentation can be provided on request for those unable to attend. For attendance, interested suppliers are requested to confirm attendance by 17:00 on 27 May 2026 by emailing UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk where invitations will be issued following receipt. Emails should include the subject line: “PME Request – Info Session Disaster Charter Operational and Strategic Support – <Respondent’s Organisation>”
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069e22
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046670-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
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
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
98 - Other community, social and personal services
-
- CPV Codes
32533000 - Satellite earth stations
34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
35631200 - Observation satellites
72251000 - Disaster recovery services
75211100 - Diplomatic services
98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 20 May 20263 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 17 Aug 20263 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1A 2EG
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046670-2026
20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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