TENDER FOR SPACE DEFENCE INNOVATION CONTRACTS – UK SPACE AGENCY – UNITED KINGDOM
Reference
Not specified
Description
UK Space Agency’s Unlocking Space for Defence (USD) and the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) are offering funding to eligible organisations. It is anticipated that between three and five contracts will be awarded, each valued between £120,000 and £250,000 (inclusive of VAT), to eligible organisations for Resident Space Object (RSO) Characterisation Development. The total estimated value including VAT is £750,000.
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Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 including VAT
- 3-5 contracts valued £120,000-£250,000 each
Contract dates (estimated)
- To be confirmed upon award
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 – Research services
- 72222300 – Information technology services
Contract locations
- UK – United Kingdom (Location not specified)
Participation
Particular suitability
Space and defence technology innovators
Submission
Tender submission deadline
4 September 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via the Find a Tender portal. Full details are available in the notice.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Procedure
Notice type
UK4: Tender notice
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (UK Space Agency)
United Kingdom
Organisation type: Government department