--- title: "RFI: In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Payloads RFI" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY" published: "2025-10-28" --- # RFI: In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Payloads RFI Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d5b4.json) ## Summary The UK Space Agency has initiated a procurement process under the planning stage for the project titled "RFI: In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) Payloads RFI." This process focuses on the industry category of spacecraft and satellites within the broader category of goods. The procurement seeks to gather insights through a Request for Information (RFI) from organisations involved in the development of ISAM technologies seeking opportunities for in-orbit demonstrations. The procurement is based in the United Kingdom, and interested parties are encouraged to engage with the process and submit responses by the deadline of 8th December 2025. The initiative is crucial for strengthening the UK’s space capabilities and aligns with the national strategy as outlined in the UK Space Industrial Plan (2024) and the Strategic Defence Review (2025). This procurement process presents significant opportunities for growth and collaboration in the space industry, particularly for companies specialising in advanced space technologies such as in-orbit servicing, assembly, and manufacturing. The UK Space Agency is not only focusing on UK-based businesses but is also inviting international entities to participate, thereby broadening the scope for engagement and innovation. This tender is especially suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are aiming to expand their operations in the space sector or explore new technological frontiers. Through the RFI, businesses have the chance to influence the future of UK space capabilities and potentially secure future public and private sector collaborations. ## Notice The UK Space Agency (UKSA) recognises In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) as a critical capability for strengthening the UK's position in space. The UK Space Industrial Plan (2024) identified ISAM as one of five key space capability areas for prioritisation, reflecting its importance to the nation's future in space. In addition, the Strategic Defence Review (2025) highlighted the need to develop Space Control capabilities, and by extension ISAM technologies, to defend UK space assets in an increasingly contested domain. Recent years have seen significant progress in establishing the foundations of the UK space sector, with national and defence space strategies now complemented by detailed capability plans. Realising the UK's ambitions for ISAM will require close collaboration between government and industry, with future interventions guided by robust evidence. To support this, UKSA is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to organisations - both UK-based and international - developing or planning to develop ISAM payloads or technologies seeking flight opportunities as hosted payloads or on In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD) missions. The aim is to map the landscape of new technologies seeking flight demonstration within the next 3-5 years. Insights gathered through this RFI will inform UKSA's approach to in-space technology qualification and deepen our understanding of the evolving space technology landscape. We welcome your responses and appreciate your valuable input in shaping the future of the UK's ISAM capabilities. Note: This notice will not lead to a contract. This service is being used to assist in publicising this RFI as widely as possible. ### Planning Information Further information has been published on Contracts Finder at https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0fd43-489f-47ed-8098-409bfaf14766 Here you can download the detailed RFI document, and find a link to the RFI response form. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069147-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Oct 2025 - 8 Dec 2025 | | 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 | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UK SPACE AGENCY | | Locality | DIDCOT | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0DF | | 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 | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34712100 - Spacecraft - 34712200 - Satellites ## Release History - 28 Oct 2025 at 17:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069147-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069147-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d0fd43-489f-47ed-8098-409bfaf14766 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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