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title: "TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information"
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# TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-799bdb51-bf68-42f9-803a-b96119b6aece

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency is seeking responses for the TRUTHS Ground Segment Request for Information. This opportunity falls under the Research and Development Services category with the aim of assessing the capacity and capability of ground segments in the UK, aligning with the National Space Strategy objectives. The engagement end date for participation is 18th March 2024.

This tender presents a business opportunity for organisations interested in conducting work related to ground segments within the UK space sector. Suitable businesses should be capable of supporting the objectives of the TRUTHS mission, contributing to the National Space Strategy, and willing to participate in the upcoming TRUTHS Ground Segment ITT. The UK Space Agency is keen on engaging with organisations with expertise in this area to help drive growth in the UK space sector.

## Notice

Executive Summary: The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government's space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government's vision. The National Space Strategy (NSS) highlights the UK's ambition to unlock growth in the UK space sector (Pillar 1) and grow the UK as a science and technology superpower (Pillar 3). To support our ambitions to deliver these objectives, UKSA want to assess the capacity and capability of ground segments in the UK, to host a Flight Operations Segment (FOS) and a Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS), based on the TRUTHS mission requirements. The objectives of this work are to: - Provide a ground segment for TRUTHS, as well as developing capability and capacity for other UK based missions - Increase national resilience and not having to rely on international infrastructure - Inspiration to next generation STEM workforce and public buy-in to value of 'space sector' as a whole - Support the vision of 'UK as global home for trustworthy climate and EO data and services This TRUTHS Ground Segment RFI will help guide UKSA's next steps ahead of the TRUTHS Ground Segment ITT this summer and contribute to our understanding of Ground Segment capacity for future missions. We are seeking responses from organisations willing to conduct the work in the UK to meet the objectives of TRUTHS and contribute to the ambitions of National Space Strategy. The programme team will be running a Webinar on 13 March 2024 to provide further background information and address any questions you may have. Further details of how to register are listed below. If you believe this opportunity will be of interest to you or your organisation, please complete the spreadsheet provided by 16.00 18 March 2024 and email to UKSAEOT@ukspaceagency.gov.uk quoting TRUTHS Ground Segment RFI in the subject line. I am grateful in advance for the time and effort taken in replying to this request for information. Yours sincerely, Beth Greenaway Head of Earth Observation UK Space Agency

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c323050-776a-46ef-ab7c-175cc50c58d5 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 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 Mar 2024 at 17:33 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c323050-776a-46ef-ab7c-175cc50c58d5
- 4 Mar 2024 at 16:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c323050-776a-46ef-ab7c-175cc50c58d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c323050-776a-46ef-ab7c-175cc50c58d5
  4th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0413d0f-dd68-4f4f-9fa4-9bfa113f6724
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67143da-2b16-417d-a4e4-1f66d346540d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98713dfd-c40c-4ffb-a710-09eaca604ffd

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