---
title: "Provision of Spares for Operation of the UKSA National Space Propulsion Test Facility"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2021-07-16"
---

# Provision of Spares for Operation of the UKSA National Space Propulsion Test Facility

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314.json)

## Summary

The UK Space Agency has completed the procurement process for the provision of spares essential for the operation of the National Space Propulsion Test Facility located in Westcott, England. This contract, awarded on 9 June 2021, was carried out through a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action, with a total contract value of £65,844. The contract period extends from 9 June 2021 until 29 October 2022, aiming to ensure the facility is operational in time for its first customer test. The procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous spare parts, which is fundamental to the aerospace sector.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aerospace and manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in supply chain logistics and spare parts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the contract's suitability for such businesses. Firms equipped to meet the specific requirements for high-quality, strategically important components for aerospace operations would find this contract particularly relevant and a potential pathway for growth in a highly specialised market.

## Notice

The UKSA have recently opened the National Space Propulsion Test Facility at Westcott. As part of the running of this facility the UKSA requires that the site Operator procures strategically important spares ahead of the first customer test to ensure that the facility can run smoothly and to mitigate any unnecessary delays. Therefore this contract is for the advanced procurement of these critical spares to support the running of the facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a8e075-9fe5-4209-b305-f55ce3337b20 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jun 2021 - 29 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,844 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,844 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAMMO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2021 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a8e075-9fe5-4209-b305-f55ce3337b20

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58a8e075-9fe5-4209-b305-f55ce3337b20
  16th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c99f8378-c5be-4f96-90cb-b5380ac3a314.json.