--- title: "Defence Space Capability Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-02-07" --- # Defence Space Capability Framework Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03a2cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender for the "Defence Space Capability Framework" within the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles category. The procurement aims to establish a multi-supplier framework to deliver a UK sovereign, defence-controlled Space-based UK ISR capability. The framework, valued at up to £1.4 billion over a 7-year period, with contracts awarded up to 2031, will integrate existing concepts towards Full Operating Capability by 2031. A Market Interest Day is planned for Friday 10th March in Bristol to engage with the market before the formal procurement program starts. This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the spacecraft and defence industry to participate in a significant framework that will deliver essential capabilities for the UK Space Command. Companies with expertise in spacecraft, satellites, and related technologies are well-suited to compete for contracts within this framework, offering a pathway to substantial growth potential and collaboration with key defence organisations. Stay informed about the Market Interest Day to gain valuable insights into the process and contribute to the success of this impactful procurement initiative. ## Notice As part of UK Space Command's overall capability delivery strategy, it is the intention of the DE&S Space Delivery Team to establish a multi-supplier Defence Space Capability Framework, within which Prog ISTARI will deliver a UK sovereign, defence-controlled Space-based UK ISR end-to-end capability, that can deliver continual, resilient, timely, pervasive, and flexible observations across the globe, that augments capabilities owned and developed by key allies. This intent has been informed by the Space Based Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (SBISR) requisites identified by a 2-year UKStratCom sponsored Space ISR Capability Investigation and informed by past and ongoing Operational Concept Demonstrators (OCDs). Delivery will be initiated through the integration of existing OCDs to meet an OCD integration goal in 2026 and building to Full Operating Capability (FOC) by 2031. The Framework is to provide a route to market up to TRL 9, to deliver future operational elements of Prog ISTARI plus related capabilities linked to space protect and defend objectives. This does not include any Defence SATCOM requirements. The Framework will be developed in partnership with Space Command and DSTL for joint use. It is anticipated that the Framework will have a value up to PS1.4bn over a 7-year period, with contracts awarded up to and including FOC in 2031. The Space Delivery Team now wish to engage with the market prior to the publication of a Contract Notice and formal commencement of the procurement programme. A planned Market Interest Day is to be held in on Friday 10th March (venue in Bristol, UK) to gain valuable insight and feedback on this process and ensure the success of the Framework. Further details regarding the Market Interest Day including registration and attendance requirements are contained in section VI.2 of this PIN. The cost advised within this PIN is an estimate at this stage and subject to ongoing programme development. All subsequent procurement following this early Market Engagement is at the discretion of the MoD and subject to approvals. Any further updates regarding future activity will be made through the appropriate advertising channels. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003663-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,400,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles ## Release History - 7 Feb 2023 at 10:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003663-2023 - 3 Feb 2023 at 13:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003436-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://des.mod.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency - https://www.gov.uk/tax-help - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=tax - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/43/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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