--- title: "RFI: How can UKSA better catalyse investment into the UK space sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-11-04" --- # RFI: How can UKSA better catalyse investment into the UK space sector Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3756bc78-ad1e-4331-8139-66777a2d5a86.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is planning a procurement process with the title "RFI: How can UKSA better catalyse investment into the UK space sector". This opportunity falls under the Research and Development Services category and includes milestones such as the engagement end date on 28 November 2023. The procurement stage is at the planning phase. The agency aims to catalyse investment in the space sector and address barriers like a shortage of early-stage capital. The buying organisation is the UK Space Agency based in Swindon, England. This tender from the UK Space Agency seeks to attract businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, that can contribute to the UK space sector's growth. Companies involved in research and development services may find this opportunity suitable. The agency is looking for innovative funding models attractive to private investors and firms in the space sector. The deadline for responses is 28 November 2022, and interested parties can participate by completing the provided form or document. This initiative aims to maximise the value of non-government contracts and private capital, fostering long-term growth in the space industry. ## Notice The UK Space Agency inspires and leads the UK in space, to benefit our planet and its people. By Catalysing Investment into the UK Space Sector, UKSA will support the delivery of the National Space Strategy, with the aim of maximising the value of contracts and capital flowing into the space sector (our "North Star") and closing the investment gap with comparable space nations. To catalyse investment into the space sector, UKSA will use its funding to multiply the value of non-government contracts and private capital secured by UK space organisations to maximise the sector's long-term growth, including through a portfolio of high-risk, high-reward technologies and applications. Feedback from the UK space sector and investors indicates that UKSA might do more to catalyse private investment into the sector. Some potential barriers to investment identified include: - A shortage of early-stage and growth capital for firms. - A perception by some investors that all space investments are high-risk, long term, unprofitable, and capital intensive. - Public funding focused on technology development rather than growing profitable businesses. In response, UKSA is looking to ensure that the funding it offers is accessible, attractive to investors and helps increase investment into the space sector. This Request for Information seeks to establish what alternative funding models might be attractive to firms and private investors in the space sector and whether we can improve how we offer our existing innovation funding. To respond, please complete this form: https://forms.office.com/r/bgmh9PzZAk This questionnaire is also available as a word document, as attached. If you require a more accessible version (e.g., PDF) please contact strategy@ukspaceagency.gov.uk. Submissions of word documents should be returned to strategy@ukspaceagency.gov.uk with 'Cat Inv-RFI' as the subject line. An email confirmation of receipt from UKSA will be sent within a one-week period to the designated point of contact. The deadline for responses is 16:00 on 28 November 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedde28e-3d3f-4d2b-beaf-9e81a877b16a | | 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 | 4 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2023 | | 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 - 4 Nov 2022 at 17:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedde28e-3d3f-4d2b-beaf-9e81a877b16a - 3 Nov 2022 at 14:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedde28e-3d3f-4d2b-beaf-9e81a877b16a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fedde28e-3d3f-4d2b-beaf-9e81a877b16a 4th November 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dee3b964-cc12-42b0-999c-f7347bdbc24d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f14dce0-1ff8-4852-bde0-38c777b1c934 ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/r/bgmh9PzZAk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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