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title: "Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study"
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# Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5561ab2-9f31-49a3-a848-ce9abf02c2f0

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has awarded a contract for the "Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study" to Lena Space Limited. The procurement method was a direct award through a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £100,000. The tender period ended on 31st January 2024, and the contract period is from 26th February 2024 to 31st March 2024.

This opportunity with the UK Space Agency can benefit businesses involved in feasibility studies and services related to rocket engine testing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. The location for this contract is in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

1) To explore the possibility of testing rocket engines >30kN here in the UK in potentially disused MOD sites which have the required qualifications and safety assurances. 2) To explore the market potential for such a range of rocket testing, including the accessibility restrictions of the other sites worldwide. 3) To understand market internationally for this kind of site and why there is a gap in the market, or what bottleneck this will alleviate. 4) To explore the possibility and benefits of the site having freeport status. 5) A detailed understanding of the sites that are being assess for use as test sites, why these sites were chosen, and any additional work required to make them suitable for rocket testing. 6) To understand current world and UK market position of testing >30kN rocket engines and why having such a site in the UK would be beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea02bee-e83c-428a-9596-5a47acec8bbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LENA SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2024 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea02bee-e83c-428a-9596-5a47acec8bbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea02bee-e83c-428a-9596-5a47acec8bbd
  11th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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