BidSonarBidSonar
ContractsGrantsOrganisationsSectors
BidSonarBidSonar·Built by Hypership
SourcesPrivacyTermsCookies

BidSonar is an independent index of public-sector opportunities. We aggregate data from official sources and are not affiliated with any procurement body. Data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 and the EU TED reuse notice.

    ContractsUK Space Agency IADC Space Debris Research Studies 2026/27
    Closed contract

    UK Space Agency IADC Space Debris Research Studies 2026/27

    Contract value
    £280k
    Closed 31 Jul 2026

    UKSA seeks technical research suppliers to support international space debris studies across four IADC working groups for 2026/27 delivery.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 22 May 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £280k
    Closed 31 Jul 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 31 Jul 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £280,000indicative
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 Jul 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
      Browse related listings
    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 31 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    22 May 2026Today31 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The UK Space Agency (UKSA) Office of the Chief Engineer is seeking delivery partners to conduct technical research studies supporting the Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC), an international group of 13 member states working to measure, model, protect against, and mitigate space debris. UKSA has been an active member for 30 years and seeks suppliers to perform studies relevant to the IADC's four working groups: Measurements, Environment and Database, Protection, and Mitigation. Studies should support theoretical frameworks and put metrics into practical application. The competition will be split into multiple lots aligned with each working group. UKSA intends to award one contract per requirement in this procurement round. Prospective bidders should have expertise in space debris research, modeling, measurement techniques, or mitigation strategies relevant to the specified working groups.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK1× · 25%
    2. THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM1× · 25%
    3. Medly AI1× · 25%
    4. IfM Engage Ltd1× · 25%

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, TUV SUD LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

    More from Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

    4 listingsView all →
    OpenHealthcare & Medical🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Request for Information: In-Orbit Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research

    The UK Space Agency is inviting stakeholder feedback on barriers and solutions for in-orbit pharmaceutical manufacturing and research to inform future support and policy interventions.

    Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Published 13 Aug 2026
    AwardedMedia & Communications🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Develop Sustainable UK Supply Chain for Timing Components

    Build a sustainable UK supply chain for timing components by identifying innovative suppliers and technologies to support the National Timing Centre's resilience.

    £56,000Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Published 11 Aug 2026
    AwardedResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Advanced Ionosonde System for UK Space Weather Monitoring

    Develop and deploy a new UK ionosonde system with software for real-time ionospheric monitoring and space weather decision support.

    £1,062,499Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Published 10 Aug 2026
    IT & Software🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UK Space Agency: Contracts for Developing Space Object Characterisation Technology

    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.

    est.£625,000Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Published 7 Aug 2026

    Open in Research & Innovation

    4 open listingsView all →
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Research Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding up to £3 million for human experimental medicine studies investigating the biological and psychological causes of gambling disorder development and recovery.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    UK Conservation and Heritage Science Infrastructure Grants

    UK grants up to £1.5 million for conservation and heritage science equipment, facilities, and industry-led innovation projects.

    est.£6,200,000
    Published 7 Sept 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    STFC Projects Peer Review Panel 2027 - Research Grant Funding

    STFC is accepting applications from pre-qualified researchers for large research projects in physics and astronomy, covering 80% of full economic costs.

    Published 7 Sept 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Trust and Confidence in Policing Research and Innovation Consortium

    Develop and test innovative tools to measure public trust in policing, with focus on underrepresented groups and vulnerable populations across pilot areas.

    est.£2,000,000
    Published 1 Sept 2026
    Take action
    View on sourceFind a Tender

    Original closed notice on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06a07f
    DF
    Buyer
    Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
    Sector
    Research & Innovation