---
title: "UKSA Spaceflight Programme - In Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) Expression of Interest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0374da"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2022-11-11"
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# UKSA Spaceflight Programme - In Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) Expression of Interest

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0374da

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the UKSA Spaceflight Programme - In Orbit Demonstrator (IOD) targeting national and international organisations. The EOI aims to secure funding and spaces on IOD missions for scientific and technology payloads. Interested parties must submit responses by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure for service contracts, with a contract period starting on 15th September 2023 and ending on 31st December 2025.

This tender offers opportunities for academic, commercial, and institutional entities to participate in satellite launch services and experimental payload services. It is particularly suited for suppliers interested in research and development services. The UK Space Agency seeks responses from various entities, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Respondents are urged to review the attached EOI document and follow the submission instructions provided by the agency.

## Notice

This Expression of Interest (EOI) is aimed at national and international organisations seeking development funding and spaces on In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) missions launched from the UK for scientific and technology demonstration payloads. Potential suppliers and other interested parties are requested to review the attached EOI document and complete the EOI questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided. Documents are available here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02db79a6-2b3c-4a9e-94c6-d923908b739d Responses must be sent to spaceflight@ukspaceagency.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 25th November 2022*. Further details can be found within the attached EOI questionnaire. *Please note the above deadline supersedes the deadline mentioned in the original notice (and within the documents attached to the Contracts Finder notice). Responses from academic, commercial and institutional entities are welcome. Please note, this EOI is issued on a without commitment basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032073-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 60510000 - Satellite launch services
- 60520000 - Experimental payload services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 14:58 - PlanningUpdate - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032073-2022
- 11 Oct 2022 at 15:53 - PlanningUpdate - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028611-2022
- 11 Oct 2022 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028609-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02db79a6-2b3c-4a9e-94c6-d923908b739d
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency

## Provenance

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