Large Scale Rocket Propulsion Test Facility Study

UK SPACE AGENCYcontractContracts FinderRef UKSAC24_0008SME suitablecomplete

Estimated value

£100k

Awarded value

£100k

Awarded 27 Feb 2024

Suppliers

1

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

11 Mar 2024

Deadline 31 Jan 2024

Description

1) To explore the possibility of testing rocket engines >30kN here in the UK in potentially disused MOD sites which have the required qualifications and safety assurances. 2) To explore the market potential for such a range of rocket testing, including the accessibility restrictions of the other sites worldwide. 3) To understand market internationally for this kind of site and why there is a gap in the market, or what bottleneck this will alleviate. 4) To explore the possibility and benefits of the site having freeport status. 5) A detailed understanding of the sites that are being assess for use as test sites, why these sites were chosen, and any additional work required to make them suitable for rocket testing. 6) To understand current world and UK market position of testing >30kN rocket engines and why having such a site in the UK would be beneficial.

Scope

Reference
UKSAC24_0008
Total value
£100,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
26 Feb 2024 to 31 Mar 2024
CPV classifications
79314000
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Submission deadline
31 Jan 2024, 2:00 pm

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

£100k

Award date

27 Feb 2024

Contract start

26 Feb 2024

Contract end

31 Mar 2024

Awarded to