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    ContractsSpace Sector Technical Expert Support Service
    Awarded contract

    Space Sector Technical Expert Support Service

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    The UK Space Agency is awarding a contract for specialist space sector technical expertise and commercialisation support to assist the Unlocking Space programmes.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 11 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaContracts Finder
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 11 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      7 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SP
      Space Professionals Partnership Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 month ago.

    11 Sept 2026Today7 Aug 2026

    Brief

    Award Notice: This procurement has been concluded following a mini competition under the GCA RM6235 Space-Enabled and Geospatial Services framework. The UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space Portfolio is awarding a call-off contract to provide specialist technical expertise and commercialisation knowledge to support the Unlocking Space programmes. The successful delivery partner or consortium will: • Provide expert guidance on space sector technical matters • Support programme delivery and participant development • Offer commercialisation knowledge and strategic advice • Enable successful execution of UK Space Agency initiatives This service will strengthen the Unlocking Space programmes by connecting them with experienced space sector specialists who understand both technical requirements and commercial opportunities within the UK space industry.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    84471fd5-e873-4433-81e1-aa76f3ccfae1-913702

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