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title: "PIN - DfT Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
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# PIN - DfT Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3957af98-3633-4c56-aa17-6a03218f6ecf

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is issuing a Prior Information Notice (PIN) titled "DfT Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk." This procurement falls under the industry category of Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft, and other powered aircraft. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period running from July 3, 2023, to July 24, 2023. Suppliers interested in space transport services, aviation insurance, liability insurance, or research and development services may find opportunities in this tender.

DfTc, based in London, England, is the buying organisation for this procurement process. The communication deadline for the future notice submission is July 3, 2023. Businesses offering marine, aviation, or transport insurance services, as well as those providing consultancy in insurance, could be well-suited to participate. SMEs are encouraged to engage, and the procurement method details are yet to be specified. Interested businesses across various segments of the aerospace and insurance industries should monitor this opportunity closely.

## Notice

This is a PIN with a Questionnaire for suppliers to submit feedback, which will inform the potential procurement relating to UK launch insurance policy and assessing risk to civil aviation from re-entry debris arising from UK spacecraft and launch vehicle debris. All information, including how to submit responses, can be found in the attached document. We welcome all feedback.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665bbbf5-b4dc-48ce-8ee1-d121d301c267 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 24 Jul 2023 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
- 34720000 - Balloons, dirigibles and other non-powered aircraft
- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 60500000 - Space transport services
- 66514120 - Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services
- 66516200 - Aircraft liability insurance services
- 66519310 - Insurance consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2023 at 11:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665bbbf5-b4dc-48ce-8ee1-d121d301c267

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/665bbbf5-b4dc-48ce-8ee1-d121d301c267
  3rd July 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7530b57c-418e-41e0-8b4c-9be6a2121e19
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