Deep Space Monitoring

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *****

This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6235 - Space Enabled and Geospatial Services DPS Framework.

Brief Description of Requirement.

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The UKSA is responsible for the civil space sector and plays a major role in the delivery of the governments National Space Strategy (NSS) which aims to make the UK one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world. The UK's goals are to:

• Grow and level up our space economy.
• Promote the values of Global Britain
• Lead pioneering scientific discovery and inspire the nation.
• Protect and defend our national interests in and through space.
• Use space to deliver for UK citizens and the world.

These goals will be achieved by:

• Unlocking growth in the space sector.
• Collaborating internationally.
• Growing the UK as a science and technology superpower.
• Developing resilient space capabilities and services.

The UK Space Agency is committed to growing the ground segment as a resilient capability in the UK. This is to support multiple civil and defence activities across the UK. The UK Space Agency would also like to develop the commercial services needed to deliver future deep space activity, including supporting the growing lunar economy.