--- title: "UK Spaceflight Programme- Small Satellite Missions Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-07-29" --- # UK Spaceflight Programme- Small Satellite Missions Request for Information Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ad5a23e-e5be-4cad-afb4-3bca1f10a9fe.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is currently in the planning stage of the UK Spaceflight Programme, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Small Satellite Missions. This opportunity seeks to engage with companies capable of launching small satellites between 2022 and 2027 from UK spaceports. Interested suppliers should submit their responses to the RFI questionnaire by the close of play on 5th August 2022. The procurement falls under the CPV classification for spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles and is aimed at suppliers located in Swindon, England. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in space technology and aerospace sectors, particularly those specialising in small satellite missions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this RFI could lead to future collaborations or contracts focused on launching satellite missions, thereby enhancing business prospects within the rapidly evolving aerospace industry. ## Notice The Small Satellite Missions RFI is directed at companies running or planning small satellite missions that are to be launched between 2022-2027. We are specifically interested in missions that are currently seeking launch opportunities and whose mission is compatible with a launch from UK spaceports. Suppliers are requested to answer the questions within the attached RFI questionnaire and reply to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by COP on the 29th July 2022. Further details can be found within the attached RFI questionnaire. Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this RFI is issued on a without commitment basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a | | 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 | 29 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles ## Release History - 29 Jul 2022 at 14:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 15 Jul 2022 at 08:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 4 Jul 2022 at 07:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 29 Jun 2022 at 14:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 17 Jun 2022 at 12:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 16 Jun 2022 at 17:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a - 20 May 2022 at 14:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6d39672-ba72-4a35-a1d7-1ae8f2b7cb9a 29th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3516e0de-a965-4196-8de2-aa99f162316c Request for Information in Word Version - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55458fed-89b7-4c8a-8ac9-5dd1ab1c5fc7 Small Satellite Missions Request For Information (RFI) Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cefa98b0-1efc-47ec-95d8-8d053a873ac6 Small Satellite Request For Information Details - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/851a06e8-7a2d-494b-9834-342f8091e20f Small Satellite Request For Information details ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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