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    ContractsUK Space Agency: Contracts for Developing Space Object Characterisation Technology
    Closed contract

    UK Space Agency: Contracts for Developing Space Object Characterisation Technology

    Contract value
    £625k
    Closed 4 Sept 2026

    UK Space Agency is awarding 3-5 contracts (£120,000-£250,000 each) to develop technology for better tracking and analysis of space objects in the BOREALIS system.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 7 Aug 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £625k
    Closed 4 Sept 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 4 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£625,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      4 Sept 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 4 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    7 Aug 2026Today4 Sept 2026

    Brief

    The UK Space Agency's Unlocking Space for Defence (USD) programme and the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) are seeking innovative solutions to improve how resident space objects (RSOs) are tracked and analysed. Between 3-5 contracts will be awarded, each worth £120,000 to £250,000 (including VAT). Successful applicants will develop proof-of-concept technologies that enhance the quality of data fed into the BOREALIS system, a sovereign UK space surveillance capability. This work is expected to lead to operational deployment within NSpOC. Eligible organisations must be UK-registered companies or universities on national security grounds. No public procurement rules apply to this funding opportunity. Full competition details are in the attached brief.

    Track record

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06df60

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    Sector
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