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Identification of Mechanisms to Mitigate the Impact of the EU Space Act on the UK Space Sector

Satellite Applications Catapult

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01 Oct 2026 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Satellite Applications Catapult Limited commissioned business and management consultancy to assess how the EU Space Act could affect the UK space sector. The work is intended to produce practical recommendations for industry, academia and government, rather than a general review of space-sector issues. Delivery is in the United Kingdom. The requirement was grouped as one lot and classified as consultancy services. It sits at the intersection of space-sector expertise and regulatory or policy analysis, with findings intended to be useful to organisations across the sector as well as public bodies.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Satellite Applications Catapult Limited used a below-threshold limited competition. AA Access Partnership Limited was selected for the single lot. The contract was signed on 18 September 2026 and runs from 22 September 2026 to 29 January 2027. Its value is £38,900 excluding VAT (£46,680 including VAT). The stated requirement was to assess the EU Space Act’s potential effects on the UK space sector and make practical recommendations. The available award information identifies the supplier and consultancy category but does not set out an evaluation formula or detailed participation requirements.

For suppliers considering comparable future work for Satellite Applications Catapult, this award shows demand for focused consultancy combining knowledge of the UK space sector with the ability to analyse emerging regulation and translate its effects into practical recommendations. Credible competitors would need to understand the implications for businesses, academic organisations and government, and communicate findings that can inform each audience. The work is bounded as a single, specialist consultancy assignment rather than a broad operational delivery programme. AA Access Partnership Limited, an SME, was selected, showing that the requirement was fulfilled by a smaller consultancy; the award does not establish that SME status was a formal condition. Experience in space policy, regulatory impact assessment and clear advice for varied stakeholders would be commercially relevant to similar requirements from this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Identification of Mechanisms to Mitigate the Impact of the EU Space Act on the UK Space Sector

Notice Description

Seeking a supplier to assess the potential impacts of the EU Space Act on the UK space sector and provide practical recommendations for industry, academia, and government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092685-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Sep 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Satellite Applications Catapult
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL SCIENCE & INNOVATION CAMPUS
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Postcode Area
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

AA ACCESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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