In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects
**This planned procurement follows earlier market engagement undertaken by UK Space Agency (UKSA) through the Request for Information (RFI) published under Find a Tender Notice 2026/S 000-035409. Overall responses to the RFI demonstrated market interest and a range of potential approaches, while also identifying areas where further technical, commercial, cost and delivery evidence is required before UKSA could consider progressing to a full demonstration mission. UKSA has therefore decided to adopt a staged approac...
Buyer
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
Value
£1,400,000
Published
19 Oct 2026
Closes
20 Nov 2026
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Open
Category
Services
Contract starts
4 Jan 2027
Contract ends
5 Jul 2027
CPV classifications
34712100
Spacecraft
34712000
Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles
34712200
Satellites
32534000
Satellite platforms
73300000
Design and execution of research and development
73100000
Research and experimental development services
Lots
Lot 1 In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects
£1,400,000
Delivery: UK · United Kingdom
Documents
Unlock document linkPlanned procurement notice on Find a Tender
19 Oct 2026
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Planned procurement notice · UK3 · Web page
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