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title: "UK Space Agency - Strategic and Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e22"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY"
published: "2026-05-20"
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# UK Space Agency - Strategic and Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e22

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process related to the UK Space Agency's requirement for Strategic and Operational Support to the International Charter: Space and Major Disasters. Classified under the public authority central government category, this initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focusing on spacecraft and satellite services. The process involves pre-market engagement and an information session scheduled for 28 May 2026 and requires organisations to submit their pre-market engagement questionnaires by 17 June 2026. The anticipated contracts will go live between March and April 2027, with an initial service period extending for four years, headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

This forthcoming procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in satellite operations, disaster recovery, and strategic consultancy, especially those adept at working with governmental bodies or international space organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find the contract's structure and focus on leveraging commercial satellite capabilities particularly advantageous. Engaging in this tender can potentially broaden business horizons by enabling companies to partake in a pivotal global disaster resilience initiative, foster technology deployment and integration, and build long-term relationships within the public sector and international partners.

## Notice

Summary The International Charter: Space and Major Disasters ("the Charter") is a global agreement which aims to provide a unified system of space data acquisition and delivery to those affected by natural or man-made disasters. It enables the transmission of Earth Observation (EO) satellite data to pre-authorised resilience and emergency response bodies in response to "activations". Charter members are national government bodies or recognised space system organisations that own or operate Earth observation satellite missions and contribute resources to support, coordinate and govern ongoing Charter operations. Members work collectively to provide assured, coordinated and timely access to satellite data to support recognised rescue and resilience authorities, helping to minimise losses and save lives. The UK has been a Charter member since 2005 and continues to play an active leadership role in this highly valued global initiative. To meet its national obligations, the UK Space Agency (UKSA), a directorate within DSIT, requires technical/specialist: i) Strategic Support services; and ii) Operational Support services. These capabilities are currently being delivered under contract to UKSA, with re-procurement activity for new contracts anticipated to be undertaken no earlier than mid July 2026. In line with UK Government policy, the UK does not operate sovereign EO assets and instead leverages commercial providers. UKSA therefore intends to procure two contracts to deliver these services, with an anticipated service go live of March-April 2027 and for contract terms anticipated to be up to a maximum duration of four years. Purpose UKSA is undertaking pre-market engagement (PME), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to assess market capability and inform the development of its procurement strategy and tender documentation. The primary activity within this PME is for organisations to complete a questionnaire for either or both Strategic Support services or Operational Support services. This questionnaire is designed to assess market capability, capacity and readiness to deliver the requirements as set out in draft Specifications. The draft Specification(s) for both Strategic Support services and Operational Support services are available on request by contacting: UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk PME submissions must be made via the questionnaire(s) forms by Wednesday 17 June 2026. See below for links to the Microsoft Forms Information Session (Pre-Market Engagement Event) UKSA will host an online Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00-15:00 (UK time). The session is intended to support interested organisations to engage effectively with this PME and provide early visibility of planned procurement activity relating to the Disaster Charter. It will: * Outline the anticipated scope, objectives and timelines based on the draft Specification(s) * Offer an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions ahead of any formal procurement A transcript of the presentation can be provided on request for those unable to attend. For attendance, interested suppliers are requested to confirm attendance by 17:00 on 27 May 2026 by emailing UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk where invitations will be issued following receipt of request. Emails should include the subject line: "PME Request - Info Session Disaster Charter Operational and Strategic Support -

### Planning Information

UKSA is undertaking pre-market engagement (PME), in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, to assess market capability and inform the development of its procurement strategy and tender documentation.
The primary activity within this PME is for organisations to complete a questionnaire for either or both Strategic Support services or Operational Support services.
UKSA will host an Information Session via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 28 May 2026 at 13:00–15:00 (UK time).
The session is intended to support interested organisations to engage effectively with the PME and provide early visibility of planned procurement activity relating to the Disaster Charter. It will:
• Outline the anticipated scope, objectives and timelines based on the draft Specification
• Offer an opportunity for suppliers to ask questions ahead of any formal procurement
A transcript of the presentation can be provided on request for those unable to attend.
For attendance, interested suppliers are requested to confirm attendance by 17:00 on 27 May 2026 by emailing UKSA.commercial@dsit.gov.uk where invitations will be issued following receipt.
Emails should include the subject line: “PME Request – Info Session Disaster Charter Operational and Strategic Support – ”

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046670-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 32533000 - Satellite earth stations
- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
- 35631200 - Observation satellites
- 72251000 - Disaster recovery services
- 75211100 - Diplomatic services
- 98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 16:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046670-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046670-2026
  20th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8ThmBT60n0
- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xt2WLvkRqq
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dsit-correspondence-privacy-notice/privacy-notice-relating-to-correspondence-received-by-dsit
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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