Scope
Description
The UK Space Agency are exploring the possibility of participating in a multilateral, non-commercial, environmental and climate monitoring mission led by an important strategic partner.
The UK's involvement could initially take the form of contributing an additional instrument to the satellite, potentially supported by some form of data processing activity. While no decision has been made, we would like to survey the market to understand supplier capabilities regarding our proposed requirement.
The mission aims to share data on a free and open basis to help address global scientific and public needs. A Sun synchronous LEO orbit is anticipated, at an altitude of ~800 km. The total weight budget available is up to 8kg.
The mission timeline is ambitious, and public funds are being carefully managed through the latest Spending Review. We have a low risk appetite for this mission, so would only be able to consider an 'off the shelf' instrument with previous flight heritage, which could make a valuable contribution to the mission while being deliverable within 12-months (by August 2026) and with a ROM cost of £2m or less.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 21 July 2025 to 30 July 2026
- 1 year, 10 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34712200 - Satellites
- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38600000 - Optical instruments
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
Engagement
Engagement deadline
23 June 2025
Engagement process description
If you believe you could meet the above criteria, please respond to the questionnaire available at:
https://forms.office.com/e/ZP5ALBCBzM
The questionnaire will close for responses at 23:45 on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contracting authority
UK Space Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Quad Two Building, 1st Floor, Rutherford Avenue, Harwell Science and Innovation Campus
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government