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    ContractsUK Space Agency: Contracts for Developing Space Object Characterisation Technology
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    UK Space Agency: Contracts for Developing Space Object Characterisation Technology

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    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 weeks agoviaFind a Tender
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    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£625,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closes
      4 Sept 2026
      3 days left
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Lifecycle

    3d left

    3 days left to bid — closing this week. Opened 3 weeks ago, deadline 4 Sept 2026.

    7 Aug 20264 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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    Open field

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06df60
    DF
    Buyer
    Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Sector
    IT & Software