SDA Capability Map 2026 update
Description: Note, this activity is not directly related to a specific procurement and any information provided are without commitment and prejudice for all parties. Therefore, there will not be a contract issued following this exercise. The purpose of this spreadsheet is to understand how different systems, sensors, products and data solutions provided by industry could address the UK Cross-Government SDA requirements. This may help to inform the potential contributions to a UK SDA Systems of Systems that will address these requirements operationally. UK government will use the data provided in the creation of a Capability Map, allowing analysis of current UK capabilities against the requirement set, including consideration of how commercial offerings could close gaps. Furthermore, gap analysis on the full Capability Map will allow UK government to identify (read more...)
Summary: The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is seeking industry information for the 2026 update of its capability map supporting UK cross-government space domain awareness (SDA) requirements. The exercise covers systems, sensors, products and data solutions that could contribute to a future SDA system of systems, helping government assess current UK capabilities and identify commercial offerings that may address operational requirements. It will also support analysis of areas requiring further research and development where sovereign or commercial solutions are unavailable. The work is classified as research and development services and related consultancy services. The buyer is based at Porton Down, Salisbury, England, and the exercise is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.