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title: "UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff40296b-29b9-4e02-bf33-c282b1958df7

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is planning a procurement process for the "UKSA Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission," focusing on the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles category. This early engagement is part of the planning stage and aims to involve potential suppliers in understanding the technical and mission requirements. The procurement process is set to occur in the South West of the United Kingdom. The engagement end date is scheduled for 17 February 2025, providing interested parties with a short timeline to participate in the preliminary market engagement event.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies in the space sector, especially those specialising in research and development services and related consultancy. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs, who are invited to contribute feedback and express their interest in the intended procurement approach. Participating businesses will have the chance to understand the market's capacity, shape the procurement strategy, and potentially secure contracts with the UKSA for this national mission. Businesses with innovative capabilities and a strong interest in space technology are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

This is an Early Engagement Notice not a call for competition. UK Space Agency (UKSA) would like to invite interested suppliers to the Preliminary Market Engagement Event with relation to the planned procurement of the Active Debrie Removal (ADR) National Mission. The aim of the event is to engage with space sector organisations to: A) Understand the market's current capacity and capability to deliver this requirement, and their interest in the procurement; B) Outline UK Space Agency's draft technical and mission requirements, contractual provisions and outline procurement strategy; and C) Give potential suppliers the opportunity to confirm their appetite and to provide feedback on the intended approach. Please refer to the attachment "UK Space Agency (UKSA) Active Debris Removal (ADR) National Mission Early Engagement Notice" for full details of the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebe94a-17e7-44c9-a3a4-e118aef34e4e |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| 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 | HARWELL, DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0FD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Blewbury & Harwell |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 09:52 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebe94a-17e7-44c9-a3a4-e118aef34e4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90ebe94a-17e7-44c9-a3a4-e118aef34e4e
  27th January 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abe8db25-ba15-4894-8122-f70b55267441

## Provenance

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