--- title: "Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2024-05-21" --- # Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f015f455-418c-4086-b83a-8e0094b5aff0.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency has opened a tender for the "Unlocking Space for Dual Use Request for Information" project. The agency is seeking insights from organisations developing technologies for both civilian and defence applications. The project aims to promote space capabilities with dual-use potential, aligning with government strategies. The deadline for responses is the 3rd of June 2024, providing opportunities for businesses in spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, security equipment, IT services, and research and development. This tender by the UK Space Agency presents an opportunity for businesses involved in space technology, security equipment, IT services, and research and development. The project seeks collaboration with organisations capable of developing dual-use technologies. Businesses suited to compete are those with expertise in the specified industry categories and innovation in dual-use applications. The tender process is in the planning stage, with a focus on engaging organisations for insights that can shape the future of space technology initiatives. ## Notice The closing date has been extended to the 3rd June The UK Space Agency plays a major role in delivering the government's National Space Strategy. The Government has committed in the National Space Strategy and Defence Space Strategy to a cross-departmental approach on Dual Use technology. It has also committed to identifying new opportunities for Dual Use and to embed the concept within defence capability management. To meet these commitments and to support the catalysing investment value proposition Dual Use has been identified as a priority for the UK Space Agency, promoting the development of and investment into space capabilities which can be used in the civil - defence dual use contexts by both the private and public sector. The UK Space Agency is in the process of scoping the Unlocking Space for Dual Use project to support this priority, and this Request for Information (RFI) will inform the project development. This RFI is directed at organisations developing technologies and capabilities that can be or are already used for both civilian and defence applications, and it has the objective of collating information on best practice on Dual Use initiatives as well as areas of improvement and potential barriers that might prevent their success in the space sector. This RFI will help guide UK Space Agency's interaction with potential and existing Dual Use companies. We therefore welcome your responses, and we look forward to your valuable insights. Our team is grateful in advance for the time and effort taken in replying to this Request for Information. The deadline for responses is close of play (5pm), 3rd of June 2024. Submissions of the completed questionnaire should be sent as either a Microsoft Word or PDF (Portable Document Format) to: commercial@ukspaceagency.gov.uk with "Unlocking Space for Dual Use RFI" as the subject line. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b9b664-e834-41b2-bb4e-97c9319315ac | | 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 | 21 May 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 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 | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 21 May 2024 at 11:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b9b664-e834-41b2-bb4e-97c9319315ac - 24 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b9b664-e834-41b2-bb4e-97c9319315ac ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3b9b664-e834-41b2-bb4e-97c9319315ac 21st May 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2d632eca-f12c-4c7f-bede-b5acb637537e Request for Information Questionnaire - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1a669611-1364-49ae-8a77-416ad189be3e Request for Information Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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