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title: "Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope"
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# Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-350ce016-a0ba-409e-ae6e-ffbed68034b4

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has completed a procurement process for the "Sub-orbital Launch Market Study Scope," aimed at exploring the sub-orbital market potential in the UK within the space industry. This process, classified under CPV code 34712000, was conducted as a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018). The contract was awarded on 14 February 2022, with a total value of £59,075, and the contract period extends until 14 April 2022. The delivery address for this contract is located in Swindon, England, with the tender period concluding on 11 January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in aerospace, spacecraft design, and relevant technological advancements. Companies that possess expertise in analysing market trends or develop innovative solutions in the space sector would be particularly well-suited to compete in future related tenders. The insights generated from this study aim to bolster the UK's competitive stance in the emerging sub-orbital market, paving the way for businesses to align their offerings with anticipated demands and challenges in commercial spaceflight.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Option 1 This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Research Marketplace DPS (RM6018) Brief Description of Requirement This study aims to analyse the market potential for sub-orbital launch from the UK. The government's Spaceflight Programme aims to create conditions enabling the UK to be the first country in Europe to achieve commercial spaceflight - generating growth for the UK's economy and establishing the foundations for ongoing market growth and commercial sustainability by 2030. The sub-orbital market is one that has not been explored in detail by previous UKSA studies. The aim of this work is to fill the evidence gap, to explore the suborbital market in the UK. To understand what currently exists, what exists elsewhere and what could exist in the UK. By understanding where the demand falls, as well as the UK's strengths, weaknesses opportunities and threats, the Government can maximise the benefits for the emerging UK suborbital market and improve the UK's global competitiveness through informed decision making. To deliver on these high-level objectives an in-depth report is required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c76c365-8555-4d03-b3f5-a48680972a91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2022 - 14 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,075 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,075 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2022 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c76c365-8555-4d03-b3f5-a48680972a91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c76c365-8555-4d03-b3f5-a48680972a91
  18th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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