--- title: "International Bilateral Fund" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-12-01" --- # International Bilateral Fund Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0662f8ba-e2d1-4c6d-90f0-00afbb91aa5d.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is planning the "International Bilateral Fund" procurement, a tender under the Research and Development Services category. The agency aims to increase UK's space sector capabilities through partnerships, investments, and exports. The engagement end date for this opportunity is 5th December 2022, with further details available on the Contracts Finder platform. The UK Space Agency is seeking responses from organisations interested in collaborating on UK-based space projects. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the space sector, particularly those involved in research, development, and consultancy services. Companies looking to build partnerships with the UK Space Agency and contribute to space missions and capabilities should consider applying. The UK Space Agency emphasises collaboration with international partners and is actively seeking organisations to support its objectives outlined in the National Space Strategy. Interested businesses are encouraged to engage with the agency to explore potential projects aligned with the IBF's purpose and objectives. ## Notice The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision. The Integrated Review and Pillar 2 of the National Space Strategy (NSS) highlight the UK's ambition to " increase our bilateral and multilateral partnerships with other spacefaring nations, forging the best relationships to achieve our goals in space.". To support our international ambitions, there are a range of funding opportunities, including the International Bilateral Fund (IBF), which will (subject to business case approvals) open in April 2023 and carry across until March 2025.The IBF is designed to fund UK space projects which focus on both the UK's strategic priority countries, as referenced in the National Space Strategy, and emerging space nations. The objectives of the IBF are to: * Build stronger relationships with international partners and become a trusted partner of choice * Increase UK space sector inward investment and exports * Develop UK capabilities in collaboration with our international partners. The fund will leverage PS20m worth of investment across UKSA's eight priority areas to deliver on our value proposition to catalyse investment, build and develop UK missions and capabilities, and to champion space on the international stage. The IBF could include projects which, for example, tackle global challenges like climate change or support projects which focus on sustainability or low-earth orbit capabilities. This IBF-RFI will help guide UKSA's next steps and aid our understanding of potential projects that the sector is currently exploring or would like to explore, with international partners. We are seeking responses from organisations willing to conduct the work in the UK to meet the objectives of the National Space Strategy. How to apply If you believe this opportunity will be of interest to you or your organisation, please complete the questionnaire in the attachment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Dec 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Dec 2022 at 16:31 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 - 3 Nov 2022 at 09:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 - 2 Nov 2022 at 09:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 - 2 Nov 2022 at 08:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 - 1 Nov 2022 at 19:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 - 31 Oct 2022 at 15:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/908c884c-6c89-4afd-8646-becc49b0fec9 1st December 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da5e57a1-ed1e-4dda-bb72-9017329504ae Details of International Bilateral Fund -Request for Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d16d3856-a126-431a-bed5-a8defa01b0ea International Bilateral Fund-Request for Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/871494d5-ddfd-4961-b3be-0f7923394e21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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