--- title: "UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-11-11" --- # UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9.json) ## Summary The UK SPACE AGENCY has initiated a tender for the UKSA Spaceflight Programme - Launch Challenge Expression of Interest. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage. The deadline for engagement is set for 25th November 2022. This opportunity is in the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry category. Businesses interested in providing satellite launch services and experimental payload services are encouraged to participate. This tender by the UK SPACE AGENCY presents an opportunity for national and international organisations interested in Small Satellite missions in the UK from 2023 to 2025. Responses to the Expression of Interest (EOI) must be submitted by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022. Academic, commercial, and institutional entities are welcome to participate. The UK location is specified for delivery addresses, and the procurement process is tailored to suit small and voluntary community sector enterprises. ## Notice This Expression of Interest (EOI) is aimed at national and international organisations seeking launches for Small Satellite missions in the UK during the period 2023-2025. Potential suppliers and other interested parties are requested to review the attached EOI document and complete the EOI questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided. Responses must be sent to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022*. Further details can be found within the attached EOI questionnaire. *Please note the above deadline supersedes the deadline mentioned in the original notice (and within the attached documents). Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this EOI is issued on a without commitment basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 | | 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 | 11 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Nov 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 - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 60510000 - Satellite launch services - 60520000 - Experimental payload services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2022 at 14:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 - 11 Nov 2022 at 14:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 - 11 Oct 2022 at 16:13 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 - 11 Oct 2022 at 15:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96160a5a-3e4a-49de-8a59-2e91721c9386 11th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/057ed853-c25f-4601-8dc8-e281e60c8ecc EOI Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3153d51-cca0-42de-8d8a-686083bd0321 EOI Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78480525-f1bd-4c8c-bff4-ef9aaa66a963 EOI Document ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28260f18-8928-4731-bd22-d4aef6409cf9.json.