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title: "Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk"
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# Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a86cbfca-b4f8-4133-92c9-8d652ed0a60e

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT) is seeking a Supplier to conduct analysis and produce a report on Spaceflight Upper Insurance and Liability Caps and Re-Entry Risk Study. This tender, titled "Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk," falls under the industry category of Aircraft and spacecraft. The procurement stage is currently at the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 6th November 2023. The contract period is scheduled from 12th December 2023 to 5th April 2024. The procurement method is an Open procedure above threshold. The procurement is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Department for Transport (DfT) presents an opportunity for businesses involved in space transport services, research and development services, and insurance consultancy services. The contract value is £200,000 GBP. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in aircraft and spacecraft, insurance services, and research and development should explore participating in this tender for potential business growth.

## Notice

The Department for Transport (DfT), acting on behalf of the UK Government, is seeking to appoint a Supplier to conduct analysis and produce a report on Spaceflight Upper Insurance and Liability Caps and Re-Entry Risk Study. Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_1755 - Spaceflight UK Launch Insurance Policy and Re-entry Risk, should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a3db78-2a15-4a7a-ad6f-464ac695e620 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2023 - 5 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
- 34720000 - Balloons, dirigibles and other non-powered aircraft
- 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

- 5 Oct 2023 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a3db78-2a15-4a7a-ad6f-464ac695e620

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55a3db78-2a15-4a7a-ad6f-464ac695e620
  5th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

## Provenance

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