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title: "PS24242 - Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous Proximity Operations"
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# PS24242 - Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous Proximity Operations

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c1c7b4-c0f3-4224-a369-78074a4261d7

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has concluded a procurement process for the project titled "PS24242 - Regulatory Sandbox for Rendezvous Proximity Operations". This public procurement, classified under CPV 73000000 for Research and development services and related consultancy services, focused on establishing a Rendezvous Proximity Operations Sandbox. The project aims to support the UK's space sector by providing operators with a regulatory framework that encourages innovation and ensures safety. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, with the contract running from 19 December 2024 to 31 March 2025, covering delivery areas including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and globally. The awarded contract is valued at £691,575, and results from an open procedure above threshold with no specific suitability for SMEs or VCSEs.

Businesses that excel in space technology and research consultancies would find this tender beneficial for growth, as it aligns with the UK Government's extensive space regulatory reforms. The establishment of the RPO Sandbox presents substantial opportunities for companies to contribute to a pioneering project aiming to secure a world-leading position in space technology. Large-scale firms like Astroscale Limited, who have been awarded the contract, are an example of the type of business well-suited to take on such innovative and forward-thinking projects.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive procurement exercise. Brief Description of Requirement The UK Government is implementing a wide ranging package of space regulatory reforms, identified in the Space Regulatory Review (May 2024). This tender is to establish a Rendezvous Proximity Operations (RPO) Sandbox, which is a part of these wider reforms and will help provide operators with greater regulatory certainty and an UK appropriate regulatory framework. The Sandbox will support the UK's ambitions in securing a world-leading position in this emerging technology area to drive growth and enable innovation, and ensure that the new and existing technology can be adopted safely.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £691,575 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| 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 | ASTROSCALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 14:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2
- 21 Jan 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8812d698-bfc6-4ab3-a908-4aae63e282b2
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4f5e98c-9624-4397-8708-70c2ca19d5ff
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/985f2782-6c7c-4d3c-a4b6-f3ca89e1e9ac
  n/a

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