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title: "Request For Information - In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685ca"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK SPACE AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# Request For Information - In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts

Buyer: UK SPACE AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685ca

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency is actively soliciting industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding potential In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts. This process is part of the Agency's efforts to enhance the UK's capabilities in In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) as announced at the Space Comm Expo in March 2026. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and interested parties are encouraged to provide input on mission concepts by the deadline of 29 May 2026. The project is focused on services related to satellite communications equipment and spacecraft, with operations set within the United Kingdom. Businesses should submit their responses via email as prescribed in the RFI documentation.

This RFI presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in satellite-related communications equipment, spacecraft, and space transport services. Companies with expertise in Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) missions or ISAM may be well-suited to participate, driving innovation and potentially shaping future government funding decisions. The UK Space Agency aims to gather diverse perspectives on delivery costs and timescales, with a view to strengthening the UK's position in the global satellite industry. While this phase does not guarantee procurement or funding, it offers a crucial platform for businesses to influence future programmes and align with UKSA’s strategic objectives.

## Notice

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) considers In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly & Manufacturing (ISAM) as a critical capability for strengthening the UK's position in space and supporting both civil and defence objectives. At Space Comm Expo in March 2026, the Government announced new investment to strengthen the UK's In-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (ISAM) capabilities. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek industry feedback to inform the UK Space Agency's options for deploying this funding through potential future ISAM mission(s). Through this RFI, UKSA is seeking views on possible mission concepts that could demonstrate or enable ISAM capabilities. In particular UKSA wishes to understand: * The feasibility of Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) enabled ISAM Missions; * Indicative costs (as a range) of delivery; * Delivery timescales. This Request For Information (RFI) builds on existing market engagement activity and is intended to inform the UK Space Agency's options appraisal, financial assurance and business case development for potential mission concepts, including how such concepts could be developed and taken forward in line with UK public sector commercial, assurance and governance frameworks, prior to any financial commitment. Responses to this RFI will not be evaluated and this RFI does not constitute a commitment to procure or fund any activity. Information provided will be used solely to inform future programme planning, mission design and options development, with decisions on delivery models (including whether to proceed with a procurement of a contract or a grant call) and any subsequent competition remaining subject to applicable UK public sector requirements. Specific timelines will be subject to the feedback received from this RFI. Within the next spending review period, the aims and objectives of the In-Orbit Servicing Mission are as follows. AIM-01. Demonstrate safe, reliable, repeatable RPOD and robotic operations in orbit to give global satellite operators confidence in adoption and position UK ISAM companies to service this demand. OBJ -001 Conduct In Orbit RPOD Mission(s). OBJ-002 Demonstrate "service layer" concept through proof-of-concept demonstration and critical elements de-risking. To view the RFI in full, including the questionnaire for those interested in providing information on mission concept(s) to the UK Space Agency please contact the following inbox: UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk We will respond with: - Request For Information: In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts (full version including question set) - Response template (in MS Word) Please note responses to the RFI questions must be received by Friday 29 May 2026.

### Planning Information

To view the RFI in full, including the questionnaire for those interested in providing information on mission concept(s) to the UK Space Agency, please contact the following inbox: 
UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk 
We will respond with:
- Request For Information: In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts
- Response template (in MS Word)
Responses to the RFI must be received by Friday 29 May 2026, and should be submitted in PDF format by email to the following inbox:
UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk 
Emails should include the subject line: 
"RFI Response - In-Orbit Servicing Mission Concepts -

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035409-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Dec 2030 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 35631100 - Communication satellites
- 35631200 - Observation satellites
- 35631300 - Navigation satellites
- 60500000 - Space transport services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 17:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035409-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035409-2026
  17th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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