--- title: "UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DSIT" published: "2024-05-15" --- # UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement Buyer: DSIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a767e89c-05ad-4d9b-a60d-dd56d5fbc268.json) ## Summary The UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is undertaking a public procurement process titled "UK Satellite Based Augmentation System Precise Point Positioning (SBAS PPP) Early Market Engagement" in the space industry category. The engagement end date is set for June 18, 2024. The main aim is to gather industry views to inform government activities on developing a UK SBAS. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, initiated as a tender process. This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in space technology, global navigation systems, and satellite-related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The UK Space Agency, acting on behalf of DSIT, is the buying organization leading this engagement. The early market engagement seeks to understand market capabilities regarding SBAS solutions to replace the UK's current satellite services following changes post-Brexit. The process involves exploring viewpoints before any subsequent procurement activities can proceed. ## Notice The objective of this early engagement is to obtain the views of the industry to inform government business case development on the options of developing and delivering UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) capabilities. The October 2023 Government Policy Framework for Greater Position, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Resilience included a commitment to develop a proposal for a UK Precise Point Positioning Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) to replace the UK's use of the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS), monitor Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) and enable GNSS dependent high accuracy Position for autonomous and precision uses. Since leaving the EU, the UK opted not to continue accessing Europe's regional SBAS, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service. In October 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced a new Government Policy Framework for Greater PNT Resilience, to address the UK's future PNT needs which included developing a proposal for a solution to replace the UK's full use of EGNOS services. The UK Space Agency have been leading on exploring a business case and are now in a position to obtain the views of the market on how to further progress the business case. Views of all the market engaged in delivering part or whole space-based PNT solutions are encouraged. The Request For Information (RFI) document attached provides further detail on the context and specifics of this engagement. Any subsequent procurement activity following this early Market Engagement and RFI is at the discretion of the UK Space Agency and subject to approvals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14c969-5895-42c0-91ed-895da0a318e3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 15 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 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 | DSIT | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 31711300 - Electronic timekeeping systems - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 34712100 - Spacecraft - 34712200 - Satellites - 34712300 - Spacecraft launchers - 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent) - 72311300 - Computer time-sharing services ## Release History - 15 May 2024 at 13:14 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14c969-5895-42c0-91ed-895da0a318e3 - 7 May 2024 at 12:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944d2704-b394-4a22-811b-5b3e160ef933 - 3 May 2024 at 08:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1621900-b47f-41e6-ad48-ee01ef1e6e23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be14c969-5895-42c0-91ed-895da0a318e3 15th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944d2704-b394-4a22-811b-5b3e160ef933 7th May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1621900-b47f-41e6-ad48-ee01ef1e6e23 3rd May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8812a741-1dd7-462b-bd71-ae7e1f08db5c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7cd2f6b9-9c44-4722-b242-db84bd534959 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45e8d713-eea0-4eb8-9b01-527559f48f69 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40dec77d-9d77-4f10-bf91-c0a40dedaf53 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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