--- title: "UK Spaceflight Programme- In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2022-07-29" --- # UK Spaceflight Programme- In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d707403c-ec47-470b-899b-d752bafb4507.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency is currently engaged in the planning stage of the UK Spaceflight Programme, specifically through the In Orbit Demonstration Request for Information (RFI). This initiative aims to understand the UK landscape of emerging technologies seeking demonstration flight opportunities over the next five years. Key deadlines for participation include the engagement end date of 5th August 2022, with responses required by 29th July 2022. The procurement category is classified under "Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles" (CPV Code: 34712000), and the process is initiated as a tender. This RFI offers significant growth opportunities for companies involved in aerospace technology, particularly those developing payloads or related technologies. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings or engage in innovative space solutions. Businesses are encouraged to respond with the provided questionnaire to explore potential partnerships and collaboration with the UK Space Agency. ## Notice The In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) RFI is directed at any organisation developing or planning to develop payloads or technologies seeking flight opportunities as hosted payloads or on IOD's. The aim of this RFI is to understand the UK landscape of new technologies that are seeking demonstration flight opportunities in the next 5 years. Suppliers are requested to answer the questions within the attached RFI questionnaire and reply to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by COP on the 29th July 2022. Further details can be found within the attached RFI questionnaire. Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this RFI is issued on a without commitment basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2022 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles ## Release History - 29 Jul 2022 at 14:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 15 Jul 2022 at 08:55 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 4 Jul 2022 at 07:11 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 1 Jul 2022 at 11:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 29 Jun 2022 at 14:21 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 17 Jun 2022 at 12:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd - 20 May 2022 at 14:38 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0d469b0-8147-4abf-b775-bfe8c5c4a2dd 29th July 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e4105ae9-03cf-4384-a07e-5e196da89cb6 Request for Information in Word Version - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7af99fa7-d36f-45e3-a0c4-cba7e72d945a In Orbit Demonstration Request For Information (RFI) Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d1849742-31e1-4337-a540-ad46caab978b Details of In Orbit Demonstrator Request For Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/04359ace-5055-4fe5-8457-4a4cb5f76f22 Details of In Orbit Demonstrator Request For Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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