--- title: "SBRI -UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2024-09-20" --- # SBRI -UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2 Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-899060fb-aaaa-4606-80dd-1e09afd0adf1.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency, based in Swindon, England, has completed the award stage for the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition titled "UK National Active Debris Removal (ADR) Mission Technology Development - Phase 2." This competition focuses on research and technology advancements in the aircraft and spacecraft industry, more specifically related to Active Debris Removal. The procurement method employed is an open SBRI initiative, and the process has reached the award stage as of 20th September 2024. The key timeline dates include the tender period ending on 14th June 2024, and the contract period starting from 5th July 2024 until 31st March 2025. Two contracts have been awarded to Astroscale Ltd and ClearSpace Today Ltd, each valued at approximately £2.35 million inclusive of VAT. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aerospace technology, especially those with expertise in spacecraft and debris removal solutions. With a total budget of up to £4.7 million, this SBRI competition is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as third-sector organisations interested in research and development services. The focus on enhancing technology readiness levels offers a platform for companies to develop cutting-edge solutions under the guidance of the UK Space Agency, fostering business growth through collaboration and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of space technology. ## Notice This is a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition funded by the UK Space Agency. The Aim of this competition is to undertake research and technology development to derisk national ADR mission concepts. This competition invites applicants to submit mission designs which are compliant to UKSA Active Debris Removal mission requirements, identify the top risk areas in those designs, and deliver a package of risk reduction activity which will enhance and increase technology readiness levels of the submitted mission preliminary designs. A total of up to PS4.7m inclusive of VAT, is allocated to this competition. We expect to fund a maximum of two projects. Each project should be delivered by 31st March 2025. Each project can range in size up to total costs of PS2.35m, inclusive of VAT. Please refer to attachments for the full competition guidance . Additional information: Please refer to the attachment SBRI - ADR Competition Brief for the full scope of this procurement and guidance on how to respond to this competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311d2a8-5452-41e4-8e4d-eae2800a0333 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - SBRI - Small Business Research Initiative (Open) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £4,699,758 | | 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ASTROSCALE; CLEARSPACE TODAY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311d2a8-5452-41e4-8e4d-eae2800a0333 - 13 Jun 2024 at 10:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a98150-1521-47a5-8b70-8b5b4a4e13b6 - 24 May 2024 at 15:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a98150-1521-47a5-8b70-8b5b4a4e13b6 - 10 May 2024 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a98150-1521-47a5-8b70-8b5b4a4e13b6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311d2a8-5452-41e4-8e4d-eae2800a0333 20th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97a98150-1521-47a5-8b70-8b5b4a4e13b6 13th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0817b8a-780f-4aa5-81eb-f5b27576eae0 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc8a18f9-eebd-4eee-8435-18e277ade362 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f195814-8fe5-4949-9280-7172daa13e57 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f8be219-5e64-45d0-b696-dee789ae682b - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f326f192-d20e-4f59-9ac3-b4f54d79894c - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce2e4526-4dd2-469e-9b95-4ba76b6abb46 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8455e36b-8e5f-4090-b457-dc2bcbedfd6a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3bab5e97-4ded-4e74-853a-085a76bddbe3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/751ad5c1-f7b1-4b66-bec5-7c0e0636c4e7 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42b91b7e-b328-4716-91d7-d08ea0250033 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a82952b6-4349-46e0-a027-0152b820f2c4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98a29bc4-6b31-49e3-a56c-3d7503a56918 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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